Keep watch with Krest

Petra’s offer intrigues you, but you think it might be best to chip in and keep Krest company. He currently sits on a stump at the edge of camp pike in hand. The edge of his pike is planted firmly in the earth in front of him as he waits in silence. Noticing you, he calls out to you as you approach him from behind.

“Hail dwarf. Come to accompany the legendary Krest on his vigilant watch?” He says sarcastically.

“O’ that depends. Is there anything to watch so vigilantly?” You tease back. Krest gives a gentle smile as he moves, making room for you on the stump.

“Baxter is a ways down the road. He’ll give us word once he sees orcs.”

You sit down unsheathing your morning star as you press it into the ground mimicking his stance.

“So if Bax’ is keepin’ the real watch, what exactly is your use here?”

“Simple.” Krest smirks while tugging at his beard. “Somebody has to look after Lady Petra over there. And of course yourself.”

“I can look after meself yaknow.” You retort proudly.

“Yea yea I know forgive my jest. Trust me I wouldn’t have agreed to bring you if I didn’t think you capable. My only defense is my armor, so I need you to be my shield.” He says giving you a smoldering look. Your not sure a man has ever looked at you like this. It gives you butterflies in your stomach as you find yourself lost in his deep blue eyes.

“Can I count on you Iyda?” He says breaking the silence.