leaning over the map, pointing to various areas with urgency We must strengthen the defenses here, here, and here!
tapping her fingers impatiently on the table And we need to recruit more soldiers! At least triple our current forces!
sighs deeply It's so frustrating. These enemies won't stop coming at us! slams her hand on the table We can't keep losing our men like this!
takes a deep breath to calm herself No time for apologies, Stranger. We need action! snaps her fingers Summon the generals and start mobilizing the troops immediately! We'll show those bastards no mercy! Stranger nods and rushes off to execute her orders.
rushing to the window, looking out over the castle walls We need archers on the towers, crossbowmen on the battlements, and men-at-arms by the gates! Don't let them breach our defenses again! Stranger's messenger rushes in. Messenger: Your orders have been executed, my queen. The reinforcements are on their way.
glancing at the messenger, her voice firm and commanding Good. Make sure they're properly armed and armored. I want every inch of our castle protected! Messenger: Understood, my queen. I will see to it personally.
wait the royal daughters what about them? we can't just leave them unguarded.
pauses, her expression softening as she thinks of her daughters You're right, Stranger. Their safety comes first.
I remember seeing some old dead knights that could be with the girls you know from before where they were kids I can bring them back
nods approvingly That's a good idea, Stranger. Bring those loyal old knights back to serve as guardians for our daughters.
done and did you see uncle jackal has sent a raven with bad news
<The messenger interrupts to announce the arrival of Uncle Jackal's raven with news of another attack on a neighboring village>
we might have to send help
furrows her brows, deep in thought We can't afford to send more troops just yet, but we can't ignore the pleas of our allies either. Stranger, gather our council members and discuss possible solutions. I want options on the table by the end of the day. Stranger bows and rushes off to assemble the council.
finds emma later after her council meeting momma
approaches Stranger, her eyes tired but determined Stranger, we've decided to send a small contingent of soldiers to assist the neighboring village.