Prompt: Defend

((Continuation of the Drabbles for the Prompts: 'Duty' and 'Dead End'))

When word of Callista's warband's use of magic were passed along, the Centurion sent her second-in-command with a reprimand. Words Callista ignored.

“Did you hear me Legionnaire? You will give me an answer for breaking orders.”

“Look down the front lines, sir.”

He snarled and disdainfully glanced down the ranks. “What-” His words died away upon seeing what she meant. The waves of Risen were overwhelming the charr forces.

“If we survive this, the Centurion will do what she must.” Callista said evenly. “Until then, I will do what I must to defend my warband.”