"What a cheerful conversation!" Arvid interrupts, strolling out of the cavern swinging a bucket. "I'm going to get water." He heads off down the hill, and Mathea hurries to follow. Behind her, Ylva yawns and pokes her head out of the cave. "Magistra Colle, who is he? The steersman?" "He's a Skalvar mercenary, that's all I know. If you want to know more, you'll have to ask your mother." Ylva stands indecisively at the top of the trail, watching Mathea catching up with Arvid in the distance.