[AlexFili]

I think what I will do is focus on the females of the story first, specifically Nara Honora. I've also started to write the next 'Pack' story from a female perspective at first, hence the name "Tulia's Pack". Hope you like it.

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Chapter 11: Recovery

It was a few days later now. Everyone was recovering quite well. For most fighters it was just fatigue, Tury had probably the worst injury, his pride. He'd been knocked out in the first round by Nara. The Fortuna clan typically don't perform well in arena fights, due to the difficulty of finding the right distance to try and aim from. It was his own fault for not practicing close-combat enough.

He was in his room in the Fortuna guild. Nara came along to visit him. "Good day to you Tury Fortuna". Tury looked up, "Oh, good day Nara". Nara looked concerned, "Please cheer up, I did not mean to cause self-doubt in your abilities. You are a long range fighter and I am a close ranger fighter. It is naturally easier for me in the arena than you to win". Tury shrugged, "I guess you're right, but I still need to train in close combat more often". Nara smiled, "I will assist you if you require a training partner". Tury smiled, "Thanks Nara. Are you on watch duty today?". Nara nodded, "That is correct. Honora is on duty for 5 hours. Brava have almost finished their shift now I believe". Nara pulled out a few brand new crossbow strings. "I believe I owe your clan some of these, I apologize for disabling your weapons". Tury smiled, "Hey, no problem. I'll tell Une the good news". Nara smiled, "I will go now". Nara left the room, leaving Tury to rest.

Warro and Maru were talking to each other about the tournament. Maru was chuckling, "Oh, so that's what happened? I wondered why Tury was looking a bit down today. Any damage?". Warro shook his head, "Just a little kink in my armor, I'll get it fixed tonight. This watch is nearly over right?". Maru nodded, "Just got to wait for the bell now. My muscles are aching". Maru was stretching, giving a little moan as he relieved some tension in his back.

The outsider was looking for the guild hall, "Hmmm, is this it? No... it's a bakery". He continued walking north.