"Yes sir, if I wasn't aware of who you were, I'd mistake you for a knight. You're quite bossy. Perhaps that's what keeps you from getting a wife." The Princess said. It was easy for him to tell that she was teasing him. The assassin ignored her comments, turning his attention to the meal. However, the silence did not last long as Kenna was thanking him. His eyes flicked up to her for a moment, eyeing her. "You are welcome. I see no reason for you to suffer too badly while you are away from your home." Together, they ate in silence. Tannin was quick to finish though waited for the Princess to finish, simply watching the fire.
"I do understand that what you've done so far came from good intentions..I just do not have the luxury to care about my own life.. Royals are born to serve and die, it's why we get luxurious things... Forced marriage alliances.. The rules are ridiculous... and no matter how you reign your country there is always one group or another who will hate you enough to plot your demise... It's practically written by the gods that royals will die young.." She said. Tannin's gaze had shifted to her and was currently regarding her for a long moment.
He rose, then, taking both of their bowls. He paused, his eyes back on her. "Just because it is normal for such things does not mean that you need follow into it so willingly, Princess. I was destined to die at least twice in my life and yet I still stand. You have every right to live your life as you wish it. I understand that you are in a different situation than I, but just imagine..had something gone differently in the past how different a world we would live in."
He quickly took care of their dirty dishes and then returned to the fire. "I would like to suggest that you get some rest, Princess. We'll be leaving early in the morning. Take the tent, I've no need for it." He moved, taking a seat. He then removed his sword, placing it next to him. He knew that he was tired though he would be fine where he was for the night. Kenna, however, was not used to traveling under such conditions.
When he was alone, the assassin mulled over their past conversations. She'd commented that perhaps he was a virign..and he'd said nothing on the matter. He'd seen no reason to. In fact, he'd had several lovers though as of late simply hadn't had the desire nor the time. He'd been running all over the place it seemed since Lorn had begun trying to overthrow Kenna's father. He would let her think what she wanted. Should she ever mention it to anyone at the Guild she would be corrected.
The night passed uneventfully. Tannin only moved once the sun began to rise. He went ahead, packing what he could while the Princess remained within the tent and then readied Oachi. He'd decided to allow Kenna to rise on her own, setting about fixing them something quite to eat that morning.