Tobias was right, Ravenia was completely exhausted. She didn't say anything else as she dragged herself over towards the bed and slowly sat upon it. She watched silently as Tobias quickly fixed Shay up. Seeing Shay lay there, a lump rose in Ravenia's throat. She brushed her hair from her eyes as she watched silently. When Tobias came over to her, she looked up at him and opened her mouth to say something but Nothing came out. Instead, a single tear rolled down her cheek. A little shocked herself, Ravenia wiped it away. Without a word, she grabbed Tobias by the front of his shirt and pulled him to her. Still Sitting on the side of the bed, she wrapped her arms about his torso and rested her head against his chest. It wasn't very often she had a moment of weakness like this.

"It is my fault, Tobias. I had requested her to come out to pick me up. If I hadn't been the one to stay, this wouldn't have happened. But I couldn't bear the thought you staying out there in my place. I'm Mother, I'm supposed to have this shit together and have everything worked out. It was a good plan, but I put too many people on the line." She said, her voice cracked from holding back the tears that threatened to well up. "I'm sorry, I shouldnt be doing this." Ravenia said as she removed her arms from around Tobias. 

"Sun, report to Marcus. Tell him to shut the gates down immediately. Have everybody waiting at the gates for me. We will be having a council meeting in 10 minutes. I just need some time to gather myself." She spoke to the young boy, unabashed that he too had seen her break down.