[Right, this must be Aranea.]

We'd spoken only a few times hence, but we first met face-to-face in practice for our mission. It was the twenty-first, I believe. She'd since proven herself more than capable with a polearm.

But in the aftermath of what would have been her duel, I took it upon myself to carry her to safety.

Oh, and I'm Ramza. Ramza Beoulve. [Not like the name means much here. Thankfully.]