A stone parapet at the top of the castle, the royal tower is what makes this castle a fortress. The walls are stone and dinged with souvenirs of past battles. It is cold and gray, but the perfect vantage point for soldiers. The wind whistles through the cracks in the wall. Straw litters the floor.
Castle Royal tower, Inside Castle
knight
soldier
I'm a soldier. I'm paid to kill. This is a job, nothing more. I'm a mercenary in a lot of ways.
Greetings m'lord! Cold day isn't it? It is really cold. Winter is upon us Aye, that it is. I'm glad were holed up all cozy and warm in this royal fortress, and not out there in the weather. Yes. Let us feast while we can. I can sense battle afar Hopefully it stays afar! Battle isn't as glorious for us common men as it is for you knights. But you are a soldier!  Ha! That I am. Us soldiers are always happy to collect coin while doing no work. Just like everyone else! Hehehehhe. I sure will report you to the King  He already knows how us common soldiers are. If his knights had my attitude on the other hand... ... That will be a total doom for the kingdom   That it would be m'lord, the king would have to do everything himself! How is your wife doing  