"One hundred eighty-eight, heh-heh," Vargas covered his eye with his palm, then came to his senses.
"My lady," Lester knelt on one knee, offering his hand to Alaria. "I would have liked to fight shoulder to shoulder with you in a real battle against the enemies of the realm. To be honest, I did not expect such a fight at all! You are incredibly swift. Have you served in the military?"