[IRP] The Dead One Calls

[Toogee]

Despite the support of newcomers, Paige still had doubts about the surprise assault. Though Ellie assured everyone that her brother was coming, the question was when. Would he come to help them fight or come to bury the bodies after a botched rescue? She didn't want to assume Bern soldiers would come at the exact moment they were needed.

"I wish we could hold off for Bern soldiers, but perhaps time isn't on our side," Paige said in regret. "The bandits have already been attacked. With their losses, they're probably getting ready to move to another village. We may never find them again after this."

With Ellie visibly shaken, Paige thought it best to start fleshing out their plan.

"Shad knows the castle better than anyone here. When he gets back, he'll help us stage for the assault. Once we're in position, Satsume and Ellie will provide the decoy. The rest of us will swoop in when given the signal, whatever that is."