Everyone quickly tensed up at Penny's mention of the 'transition', though it was Roy who quickly asked in a respectful tone, "If I may, Praetor… What does this 'transition' entail?"

Penny calmly replied, "Everyone's reaction makes it clear that you've all heard the rumors. You are a cavalry guard, and that means you're not kept in the dark like the dead shoulders… Are you really sure that your superiors never told you anything? Why ask me?"

Roy promptly bowed his head frantically. "I won't presume to speculate about our superior's orders, so I'm humbly asking now that you've mentioned it, Praetor. If you find it inconvenient to disclose the details, just pretend that I ever asked..."

Penny smiled ever so faintly. "I guess it's no issue to tell you. While I came for something else, it's been dragging long enough that it's finally time to start preparing.”

Pausing, she looked around at everyone before she continued, "See, this transition means a major rotation in locations for cavalr