187 CLXXXVII. Turid (2/2)

People, initially worried, began to cheer Dag, approaching him to shake his hands and touch his back, in a sign of esteem and friendship.

”Thank you, thank you... but I only finished what my men had begun! They are the real heroes!” he said, shifting the focus to Reidar and the others.

Escorted by the crowds that crowded the streets of Hevnen, the warriors arrived at Fort Skjonnet.

”Reidar! Reidar!” someone yelled from the back, before the gates of the fortress were closed.

Reidar and Dag turned around, hearing that female voice.

A young girl made her way through the crowd, running towards the entrance, while her long brown hair swayed sinuously in the air.

Reidar, still sore, made his way to her, and when they were close enough, they hugged each other in a tight hug, which became a passionate kiss soon after.

”Reidar! I heard you were attacked and I feared for your life! Thankfully you're fine!” the girl continued, clutching her man as Dag and Gridd attended the scene, as they stood near the entrance to wait for their comrade.

”Thank you for your thought, my love. It was bad for me, but now I'm fine. In this regard... Dag, this is Turid... Turid, this is Dag, my Captain” exclaimed Reidar, proud to introduce his girlfriend.

”I'm so glad to meet you, Turid!” said Dag, bowing his head slightly, politely.

”And she is Gridd, which you surely know by sight. In addition to being a Masters of Sons Of Freya, she is also Dag's sister” Reidar said, while Gridd greeted the young girl with her hand.

Turid's facial features were very kind and graceful, highlighting her young age. However, her movements and the way she wore her hair gave her a much more mature look, making her beauty noteworthy.

Turid reciprocated Dag's greeting with a slight bow on her knees, looking at him with his big green eyes, which for a moment made him think of Freydis.

”The pleasure is mine. I am honored to meet such a strong and brave warrior in person. Reidar just talked about you, he told me everything you went through to get here” she said, smiling.

”Your boyfriend is the best archer I have ever met. And then... he also told me things about you. I know you're a very good seamstress, don't you?” continued Dag.

”Well... Yes, I think so. My father taught me the tricks of the trade... In his family, they've been tailors for generations” she continued, shyly, as Reidar rested his arm on her shoulders, happy to see her again.

”Well, because I think my armor needs repairs, as well as some improvements” he replied, showing the scratches and cuts on his leather jacket and his ruined belt.

At those words, Turid's eyes filled with joy: ”Sure! I'll be happy to help you out! What kind of improvements did you have in mind?”

”Nothing precise, really. I just want you to make it stronger, without weighing it down. I fight with two weapons, so I need to move fast, but... lately the enemies we're facing are getting stronger and a little more defense is a necessary upgrade” Smiled Dag, as he untied his jacket and belt, resting both weapons on the ground.