Kate struggled to keep her head above water, jumping in with full heavy armor on was not one of her better ideas. She heard a familiar voice from above calling her name. It was Elena's voice. Kate swore as she struggled against the strong current, trying to stay within shouting distance of Elena. 

"Elena! Find Trent! It isn't safe!" Her head fell under the water for a moment before resurfacing. "Find Trent!"

She wasn't able to struggle against the current anymore, she hoped Elena had heard her. If she hadn't she would possibly be in very grave danger, the guards had certainly heard her calling after Kate. Kate did her best to keep her head above water, she was scanning the river for any signs of the gnome. Isa be damned if the gnome couldn't swim.

She spotted him several yards down stream from her, struggling to stay alive when he collided with a rock, knocking him unconscious. Kate was beginning to curse this day as she swam towards the gnome. She looped her arm around his chest and cradled him against her, keeping his head above water, silently praying he hadn't drowned.

Once they were out of the city but before they could be carried out to the northern sea she pulled them onto the riverbank. Water poured out of her armor, it was a wonder she hadn't sunk like a rock. She spent a few moments lying on the riverbank, catching her breath. It wasn't that she had never expected something like this to happen, she just had not expected it today.

She debated if she should leave the gnome, a thief, if she remembered correctly whom the King thought might have a connection to the rebellion or if she should take him with her. She opted to take him, hefting him easily over her shoulder.

She made camp where she had told Trent to meet her. She had no idea if he would show at all but she would wait for him. She had hidden supplies here for just such an occasion. She used a rope to tie the gnome to a tree, not fully trusting him yet. All she had to do now, was wait.