"That's a lot more of them than I'm used to seeing, honestly," Roy said, his own endurance nowhere near as taxed -- but then, to be fair, he was guessing his level was a little higher than hers. "They're probably learning, as we spend time out here."

Satisfied that she'd assessed the situation correctly, Roy turned, sliding his sword into the straps on his back as he did. "That was some very nice work."