It must be some remnant of Kaven speaking inside of me, but for some reason the mentioning of a Crusade makes me want to pull out a sword and charge of towards distant shores, hell bent on smashing evil.
... I guess it would just look altogether silly if Aubrae did that. Not to mention it would ruin her dress.
I am sure my LF could give ample advice:....
“Oh Dear, One should explore the estates then, We enjoy a good hunt on occasion Ourselfs. And if it is seldom opportune considering courtly demands We have found that Our crossbow fells orgos in the wild as well as the deer in Our park.
Inquire with Your best tailors, We are sure not only We fit a dress made for battlefield excursions. But do bring Your ladies to attend to any mishap, and the guards to keep the riffraff at bay.
We would recommend days with a slight overcast but no chill.”