As we arrive at the castle I see the woman in black I saw at the town waiting for us in the shade of a small tree and right as I approach her I ask " who are you and why are you following me"
She smiles at my statement and says "I am Anastasia Romonov and I would like to join you in your adventures if you'd allow me to sir" she says while she quickly stands up and stands at attention like a battle hardened soldier
While thinking about it I take a look at her and say "so let's say I let you join what benefits would you bring to me and my people"
"Well besides being a skilled fighter, I am also a skilled tracker, and I also have some knowledge of medicinal techniques with a specialty in blood related ailments"
"Well that does sound useful but I can't help but feel you are hiding something from me, but I don't feel like it's anything dangerous so it's no big deal so as long as you are willing to follow my orders you are welcome to join"
While smiling Anastasia says "I thank you Lord Jaeger and I will tell you my secret someday but until that day I trust that you can keep an eye on me until you trust that I'm no enemy and I tell you my secret"
After we finish speaking I direct her to her room and walk to the front door of the castle where Natalya is waiting for me to which I say " hey Natalya what's happening"
"well sir my contract is about to expire and I wanted to talk to you about making it permanent if you'd have me Sir"
"oh of course you can stay Natalya is there anything else you needed from me"
"No that's all sir"
After she finishes speaking she walks off to tell her men the good news I walk to my room and pass out on the bed because I have a full day tomorrow