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***OOC - His outburts are for sure making this RP really great, I honestly love his character! :D oh and sorry and the long post again :$***

When the woman stepped forward, Trivius was intrigued by the woman. He looked to see Ritter and Hérion eyeing her with more interest than he was. He smiled for a moment before letting his self-discipline wipe the smile from his face. "Very well, we may speak inside my command tent," he stated, "But for security reasons I must ask that you relinquish your weapons and leave your guard of soldiers outside. No harm will come to them, I assure you." He may be a vicious tactician and brutal commander, but Trivius was not a liar, something he prided himself on. "Only the commanders of the Kenern may enter the camp," he stipulated, "Them being the young woman, the three northern riders and Prince Kolwert of course." Trivius proceeded to mount his horse and his men cleared a narrow path for him. "We will have a guard of my legionnaries with us during the entire meeting, I hope you understand my caution. They will not strike unless ordered to and you are not my enemy for the moment, let us hope it can stay that way."

As much power as the General boasted, the Empire was fighting its own wars and did not want to have to fight Kenern and the Assu'sair. Kenern and the Empire had been enemies of the same nation and a grudge was the only force bringing an Imperial army into Kenern. The Emperor had even bought Ritter from the Kenernian king for a hefty sum. Coin motivated most humans, something Trivius didn't quite understand the concept of money and greed. The battlefield was his home and promise of wealth or women could change that. His tactics were superior to any Imperial general, except Ritter's of course. But Ritter had what he did not: Heart. The heart to lead and passion to bring out the best in every soldier under his command. Something Trivius admired and hated Ritter for. Their rivalry would never die. Perhaps our days of battle are over, he thought, considering all possible outcomes of this situation. "Before we continue on I want to know where my Emperor is." He was hellbent on completing the mission or seeing if he failed.

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Ritter cautiously observed Tasmyn as she offered her suggestion to Trivius Krutus. She was very polite and very formal. Trivius would appreciate that. The General eyed her for a moment and delivered his responce. Tasmyn was sucessful with her negotiation as Trivius invited them into his camp. Ritter sighed with relieif. Another outburst and a battle would have surely commenced. Though they may have a chance at victory, the discipline of the Drodech-Raetric legions and the abundance of archers would surely cause heavy casualties. Kenern did not need more casualties. "He speaks the truth when he says he won't attempt to harm us," Ritter told his allies, "But the choice is yours if you wish to go into the camp."

Ritter listened as Trivius named the commanders who would be allowed into the tent. As his name came up, Ritter could help but clench his fists and grit his teeth. He did his best to restrain himself. Prince Kolwert, he hated that name. Despite his urges to get up and wire Trivius's jaw shut, he remained silent, staring daggers through him from inside his helmet.