"I was fighting in the border wars for five years before my tour ended,” he said. “Trust me, I know how to handle myself in dangerous situations." He stood up a little straighter.
"Uh huh," Olivia said, "And how experienced are you with bandits and storms and the hundreds of other dangers in the woods? The borders are all mountains and snow. The forest is a darker creature. It requires vigilance and finesse. Can you handle that, Captain Red Hardison?"
Cap was quiet for a long moment, simply keeping pace with her. "I guess you're just going to have to find out," he said.
Olivia felt the side of her mouth twitch in a smile she curbed immediately. Well, he has spirit, I'll give him that.
I hope it doesn't get him killed.
Cap’s feet objected with each step he took down the winding path. D
