Nasir hesitated. He wanted to search for Agron but he would not part from Gannicus. He did not know if he would find him again, nor if he would survive to search.

"Order is not mine to give," Nasir said, backing down. "We will find weapon for hand. Would you have me keep eye alert for enemies while you keep gaze to ground in search?" Nasir was accustomed to keeping watch but he did not know if his eyes or keener or Gannicus would like the suggestion.