"It might just work," Kalmyk said excitedly as he slapped Leitho on the shoulder.
"We should probably wait until dark to move out. We can't chance being seen until we have the proof we need to take before the High Command," the sergeant advised.
Kalmyk nodded his head in agreement. "We'll be ready to leave at dusk." He smiled wolfishly. "We'll trip up the Duke's men yet."
Kalmyk turned toward Flindra. "Astute reasoning on your part, Flindra. You have my gratitude." A slightly irritated frown briefly crossed his features, which caused her stomach to sink. "Go get cleaned up. When you are through, come see me. I have a few more questions for you."
"Yes, sir."
"Kalmyk," Leitho interrupted.
The lieutenant shifted his glance back to him. "Yes."
"I'd like to lead a burial detail back to that dead scout. I think I can retrieve his body without too much risk. I hate seeing one of our own feeding scavengers."
"Make it so. Just be careful."
"Will do."
Leitho gave Flindra a quick smile before he left to organize the burial detail.
She was comforted by the friendship the glance evidenced, but she wasn't looking forward to seeing Kalmyk.
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