When Leon got up to leave, Zyra trailed behind him but he new he was being followed and stopped in his tracks.
He said frustratingly, "Zyra, I know you're there."
"I'm coming with you whether you like it or not," she said firmly.
"No you're not Zyra, please return to base like a good little girl."
Some of his men chuckled.
"I don't understand what is the difference between this raid and the last I went on."
"Some of the men felt that the battlefield is no place for women and children, even though I don't doubt your skills as a fighter, we think there is no nobler cause for you but to stay and defend the base."
