If Chesspieces had heard Valaerya's comment, he didn't show it. Instead, the white tom continued to trek on beside Espresso. His long fur brushed high against the gathering winds and his blue-and-amber eyes scanned the terrain. By this time, the paladin trainee had blocked out most of the conversation. His ears twitched, listening to the noises around him although words from his clanmates seemed to go through one ear out the other. He briefly noted the arrival of Osiris and Piedpiper, giving a nod to the paladin commanders. Finally, the patrol members arrived at the stone stairs and he turned to face his clanmates. Chesspieces' set a grateful smile to Osiris. Perhaps his words would tame the kittens' rude behavior. Either way, the tom decided to separate them. "Alright. Canoris, take Expresso, Piedpiper, and Valaerya. You four can patrol the northern part of this isle." Chesspieces' gaze traveled to the stairs then turned to the right in the direction he was indicating. "I'll take Aurelio, Osiris, Clove, and Yanyu. We'll patrol the southern. We'll meet back here at noon. Everyone okay with who and where they're going?"