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Character Analysis: A Paladin

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Putting aside your differences. David and Harper hate each other but, they need each other more than they know. These two rivals had to bury the hatchet to save everyone they cared about. “ David Stark I had to protect him if it was the last thing I did that day..” pg 157 She knew even if she hated him she was was in charge of protecting him. Even if it meant giving up her own life for his. “ A Paladin, My PALADIN!! how on earth did I get stuck with Pres as a protector?” pg 100 David said this after he found out that he was an Oracle and, his life was in grave danger. These two unlikely pair team up to save the world

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