To say Honora didn’t accept Raphael’s excuse, or, well, explanation of his actions would be an understatement. She wasn’t someone who ran from every situation and the implication the dark-skinned male made didn’t sit very well with her. She wouldn’t comment on that though, it wasn’t personal and so, she wouldn’t take his words personally. Instead, she would remain as neutral as possible with her response.

Of course, she politely waited for Trently to give his response. After all, it would be rude to talk over or dismiss the boy and she shared a similar sentiment with the boy. Though, she did believe he needed to slow his roll with the threat that he had thrown at Raphael. He had been easily exhausted in their fight which told her he didn’t know how to conserve or use his energy wisely, unlike Raphael who seemed more energized by the fight. So, in a battle of skill, strength, and endurance, Honora felt like Trently would get drug until he improved.

She sighed.

“I must say, you think so narrowly, Raphael.”

She tilted her head to the side and folded her arms across her chest. Her gaze was on the dark-skinned man for a moment, quickly shifting over to Trently. She had nothing further to say for she didn’t really wish to chastise the male. For one, no one really like being talked down upon. And two, she felt like it would be a waste of energy. He must have his reasons and since she didn’t wish to know anything personal, she left it at that.

As for Trently though. She gave the boy a small smile, one that didn’t quite reach her eyes.

“I’d be careful with who you threaten, Trently. Some people will see it as justifiable cause to rid you of your life.”

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Honora sighed and shook her head. It was obvious that any further conversation would go nowhere or result in another disagreement that rose hostility levels, so she didn’t attempt to start a new one. So, she didn’t voice her opinion on Raphael’s response. It would’ve been pointless, after all, to point out that there were plenty of weaklings that survived. Rather this be through avoiding conflict like a coward or hightailing it out of volatile situations didn’t really concern the kuja. She also thought it be futile to point out that the strong die as well, sometimes to weak fools because they had gotten way to cocky and had overestimated their own skill. Perhaps, one day Raphael would come to that conclusion on his own, but Honora definitely wouldn’t be the one to help him along the way.

As for Trently, well, he seemed to have treated her advice like a grain of salt. It was fine by her, advice was to be taken and used at the person’s discretion. She wasn’t about to force him to do anything. It just simply wasn’t her style and honestly, it wasn’t worth the hassle. So, with there being no hope of any further conversations, Honora decided that she would rest her eyes for the next three hours. She sat down and leaned her head against the wall, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath as she lost herself in her own thoughts.

She was only pulled out of her reveries three hours later. It was determined at that time that the coast was clear. So, they could emerge from their hiding spot and go about their business. Raphael suggested that they ditch the town and regroup tomorrow at noon. She simply nodded her head and watched as the two males left. She didn’t attempt to point out that Raphael owed Trently nothing since he didn’t have to jump in front of the bullet. He did that of his own accord and thus, no favors had been garnered.

Instead, she headed for the inn that she had stayed at since coming to Yotsuba. She greeted Diana and began to share details about her day with the huntress.

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