Ragnar: sharpening axe Betrayed... Why help me now?
Ragnar: smirks We're going to give them a taste of freedom. I'll be taking over their village, and anyone who wants to join me will be welcomed with open arms.
Ragnar: laughs darkly Those who don't want to join me? They'll find out just how cruel I can be. I'll make sure they regret ever crossing me.
He smiles Let’s hope they reconsider
Ragnar: rubs his hands together Reconsider or not, they'll soon learn the price of defying me.
They begin organizing the other bandits for the raid You think there will be any resistance?
Ragnar: Resistance? Psh, I doubt they'll even put up a fight. They'll see that I'm the winning hand and fall in line with me.
He chuckles That confidence of yours… Reminds me of when we first met
Ragnar: raises an eyebrow Oh? And what does your memory say about that meeting?
That you were bold, and full of fire and brimstone. But you were also reckless
Ragnar: Reckless? Me? laughs I prefer to call it "taking calculated risks." It's all part of being a successful bandit, my friend.
Ragnar: narrows his eyes You know, Poolin, sometimes I wonder if you really understand the life of a bandit.
During the village raid, Poolin gets injured and has to retreat to the forest to tend to his wounds
Poolin retreats to a nearby cabin to patch himself up I’m fine, just give me a minute…
bangs on the door Poolin! Open up, we don't have time for you to sulk! We need to regroup and plan our next move. Get your ass out here, now!
Fine, fine! Poolin opens the door
storms in, looking furious What the hell took you so long, Poolin? We don't have time for your petty injuries.
I told you I’d be a minute! He looks annoyed as he takes a seat
slams his fist on the table A minute?! A minute could cost us everything, you fool!
Everything is the difference between victory and defeat, Poolin! If you're injured, you're a liability! We can't afford any weak links in our team.
Fine? Fine doesn't cut it in this world, Poolin. We need you at your best if we're going to take down that village.
grabs Poolin by the collar, pulling him close You don't get to just sit back and rest while the rest of us do the work.
Would you quit it! He pushes Ragnar away
Quit it? Quit it, huh? laughs mockingly You think you can just tell me what to do? You're nothing but a weak link, Poolin.
I’ll show you what I can do
Show me? Show me what you can do, huh? releases Poolin and steps back, smirking Fine, prove yourself then.
Prove yourself, Poolin. Show me that you're more than just a wounded puppy. crosses his arms, watching Poolin intently
He walks outside and begins practicing how to fight properly again
watches Poolin practice, a hint of admiration in his eyes Hmm, not bad.
Not bad, huh? Well, it better be enough. We don't need any dead weight dragging us down.
smirks Alright, Poolin. Show me what you've got. Let's see if you can keep up with the rest of us.
grabs a training partner and throws them onto the ground Alright, let's see what you've got. Show me your moves.
He grabs one of Ragnar’s bandits and throws him down
narrows his eyes at Poolin You've got some strength, Poolin. But remember, this isn't just about physical strength.