Sabine could barely even understand Lorag's speech at first. Her mind was so clouded by all that was happening that she didn't even think to process the words until about ten seconds had passed. The focus made her breathing begin to steady as she remained up against Lorag with her eyes shut. She was still too anxious to turn back.

After at least a minute, Sabine finally regained the faculties to try and speak through her snout. "She..." Sabine virtually sounded choked. "She...hit...me..."

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"Yes, that sounds like a good idea," Fendros said. He gave Ahnasha's hand a quick squeeze before beginning to stand up. "Meesei seemed on the edge when she left. I am worried about how she might have reacted."