"Nah, I'd rather be out here with you," Herrick said.
"Also, take this tip from me: When it comes to becoming a knight, if you just prove what you can do, people tend to look past the surface details, so you shouldn't have to worry too much about being a girl," Herrick explained, and he looked to her.
"I mean, I'm not sayin it's going to be a path of rose petals and a warm bath, either, but even though I was a tribal, the Adelan crown took me into its service once I proved myself."
Herrick grinned.
"Always be on the lookout for your shot to greatness, Owl. You'll enver know when it can come."