Toklo heard Aspen growl at the strangers harsh tone showing her deadly fanges in a warning he waved her off .. He cocked his head slightly "females cant be warriors..." He said Aspen resumed growling " and it looks like she doesn't trust you so I won't either"

Ruina ignores the wolfdog, it did not scare her. Although Maverick was not a big fan, and the stallion's ears pin back slightly. Ruina's voice remains calm and cold,"That is an issue you can take up with your king. I have been chosen by my king to aid your kingdom and your king has agreed to it." Her eyes narrow slightly as her voice grows colder,"So, either get over it. Or I will go to your king and find someone else to work with. It does not matter to me." She didn't care about his views, they were there to do a job. To solve a murder.

Not to worry about if females can fight or not. Ruina had faced plenty of sexism in her own kingdom and it no longer phased her. If he had an issue with it, then she'd find someone else to work with. It did not matter to her. Hell, she'd return home if she had to. Truhan had extended their hand of friendship, by offering help. And if Ritha chose to disrespect it, then Truhan would no longer help. They would not have their help disrespected so. Ruina was sure of that, she knew if she returned home now, her king would side with her.

"Fine. But you will do as I say" Toklo said.

She could never be a capable warrior that sword on her belt? Just for show by then the stable groom had brought out Tag he seemed very small and insignificant by the taller station