The Council door seemed to slam behind Adi as Malcolm closed it. The debriefing could have gone better but then again it could have been worse. After several steps Adi stopped and looked up to the blue block sky to let out a loud groan, she closed her eyes but she could feel Malcolm's eyes on her. A chuckle from him was enough for Adi to open her eyes and look at him, his shoulder length dirty blonde hair was in desperate need of a cut but during these times a haircut was the last thing on anyone's mind. The young Whitebane Guard and Junior Council member slumped forwards and began to walk slowly towards the southern area of the town.
"You honestly think they will listen to us." Malcolm's voice seemed to boom through the surrounding area but it was a thought that Adi had already considered. In fact it was a thought that regularly passed through her mind. Adi let her fingers gingerly touch the hilt of her diamond sword; a habit she had picked up while training to become a Whitebane guard. Those restless nights camped out around the perimeter of the town just waiting...watching for a chance to take down anything that was a threat to Whitebane. Quite frankly that was just about everything that emerged from the darkness. It wasn't really a time for reminiscing, Adi knew she had to assess the damage from the attack last night. By now the builders would have started on repairing the wall and trying to improve it where they could, Adi turned to face Malcolm and with a weak smile she responded.
"Eventually they will have to listen, you know how bad it's getting. If we don't change the way we live and fight we won't last much longer out here." Adi sighed lightly and started to pick up her pace towards the southern wall and as she had predicted the builders were hard at work. Adi stopped and raised herself up onto the balls of her feet to try and spot the manager of the building crew. He usually wasn't that hard to spot with his white tank top and green trousers. He was a muscular and burly individual with a voice that was rarely quiet in volume. Malcolm tapped Adi's shoulder and pointed towards centre of southern wall, Adi gently tapped Malcolm's cheek before quickly kissing his hand. He then headed off towards the school which was situated next to the Council, aside from structural damage the job of making sure everyone was accounted needed to be done.
"Hey Roman you pretending to work?" Adi laughed as she approached him, he in turn laughed loudly and slapped Adi on the shoulder once they were in touching distance. From the force of the hit Adi almost fell forward but proceeded to laugh lightly, she looked past Roman and to the wall behind him. It had been hit pretty bad but with the regular mining trips there was enough stone to repair the wall.
"Any chance of being able to strengthen the wall before tonight?"
"Might be able to get some done but not all, just don't have the man power and the stock for repairs outweigh any extra work."
"Yeah...is there anything else to report? I have a task that will take a few days work and if it's just repairs I think I can trust you to keep me updated."
"Oh lass you know it."
The relationship between Adi and Roman had been forged since she was a child, almost the older brother to her they made some mischief even though he should have known better. Adi turned from Roman and began to make her way back home, there were a few items to pick up before she headed outside of the city walls. Malcolm knew where to find her and if they had any chance to prove to the Council their idea would be beneficial; it was going to be then and the next few days would be crucial.