At this, Astoria grins and nods, as if she has reached some internal resolution."Safest we have," said Elsa, in a tone that implied she still wished for better. "I think the safest location in the Reaches is behind the walls of Savonne. Maybe even the Dwimmulhold, if we can talk the Dwarfs into it. But Savonne isn't ours yet."
"Well, then it is settled. Unless the missives I brought to Daniele indicate some further duty I am to be undertaking, I will offer my services to you, Lady Hildebrand and Capitano Sforza. It would be my honour! Perhaps by my sword or my shield, I can help ease this burden upon the Reaches."