With a look of distressed confusion, Tunxeek looked over at the back of Wulanxeex as he walked away, then back to Sabine. He could hardly fathom the Master-Hunter's motivations. He had changed since these outsiders came. He wanted to investigate further, but he stayed with his father in case he was needed for anything else.

Sabine continued to sob quietly, despite the words of comfort from the others. What made her stop sobbing was something else she realised. Her breathing was shallow and more pained than usual. When she realised that the sensation wasn't going away, she quietened herself for a moment and slowed her breathing, wincing slightly every time her breath reached a certain point. While trying not to move too much in Meesei's arms, she reached one hand down to the base of her ribcage on the side she was struck multiple times. Even with Meesei numbing the pain somewhat, there was a particular spot which shot a sharp pain when pressure was applied to it. "I... want to go... and lie down." Sabine whimpered between small breaths. She still felt completely shut down from failing the trial and the sadness was still written on her face, but for now all she wanted to do was rest. It was too physically painful to keep crying with the injury on her side.

Over by the tree, Janius was pulled from his squat to his knees by Kaleeth's embrace. Even though he didn't quite want to admit that he was scared of what Zharanthixil might want to do next, Janius' expression betrayed the thought. However, as he slowly lifted his arms to hold Kaleeth as tightly as she was holding him, he felt encouraged. This time it was Kaleeth that was warding worries away. If she could stand up and not give into the fear, then Janius thought perhaps he should do the same. Without giving away the true reason why, Janius closed his eyes and said with relief, "Thank you, Kaleeth-Rei." He ran his hand up her back to her shoulder, "Thank you."

After a while, they pulled away from each other and Janius attempted to smile with his hands still holding Kaleeth's. He took one more look at Meesei and Sabine from where he was and his smile faded. "I didn't think he would go that far." He looked back at Kaleeth-Rei, "I don't want to give up either, but your father could have killed someone just then. Is Thorantilth going to do something about it? I didn't understand what he said."