"That must've been tough for you!" Tierks said flatteringly.
Acronis glanced at him and teased, "You've been reassigned to the Fifth Hundred-man Team as a centurion leading new recruits. How does it feel?"
"Not bad," Tierks replied with a modest smile.
"Seems like you're doing a pretty good job." Acronis grinned and stretched out his hand. "Enough chit-chat; hand over your pottery jar."
Tierks quickly handed over the two pottery jars in his hands, and Acronis took them, passing them to someone on the wagon.
A while later, Acronis carefully retrieved the pottery jars handed out from the wagon.
"Careful, they're a bit hot," Acronis warned.
"What goodies do we have for dinner tonight?" Tierks asked curiously as he received the two hefty jars.
"Salted meat, broad-bean porridge, and lamb soup," Acronis replied.
