23 Firra - Part 2

What's this? A chance to voice my unfiltered opinion of Prince Xavier to someone? Don't mind if I do.... I'm sure this will have some kind of consequence for him later.
 
Following the mission briefing with Master Shadow Fang, we've split up to gain information about the area we're traveling for the next three days. Likely gonna deal with Lord Gaeland's men. There is an abandoned watchtower and villages that may have loyalties to either Lord Gaeland or Queen Aillsa. Not sure if we should just present ourselves as a neutral party, I'm sure Xhag will be happy to announce us as the Onyx Circle at any point....
 
Oh great, Irrine invited Prince Xavier to meet with us. ...What does she mean it was my idea? Ah god how am I gonna explain this? The more the merrier? That sounded less stupid in my head....
 
This guy's attitude is really starting to piss me off.... Telling us to report our findings to him? And he won't accept my drink that I bought with my own money? Questioning Xhag's capabilities undermines mine and Irrine's. Doesn't he know that if I wanted to kill him, I would have already done it? I mean, really. *I would have done it.*
 
Frax, Irrine. That was...*ahem* not what I expected from her.
 
I guess I'll explain to him how he completely screwed me over with my Mark.... Man, he's obtuse. But ugh, lay it all on the table because I'd rather us have open communication if we're gonna be working together. As a matter of fact, Prince Xavier can be my subordinate for the mission. That way, he reports to me and any kill he manages can be my assist. And if he screws up-
 
Hmm? What was that?
 
...Ah. Princess Xena. Of course.
 
What the hell? Why are you asking me why I chose this dump, the frax if I know? Cuz it was nearby? Raven, don't make me punt a child....
 
Okay, so Princess Xena said that there will be an ambush on the road. At least the rest of us figure it will likely be beyond the third ridge crossing, where the road narrows between two cliffs.
 
I'm wondering if I should rope the princes together....like literally leash them to each other. Would that be worthwhile?