Her father glanced at her out of the corner of his eye before saying, "I would like to see what has become of Amman for myself. From what I had heard of it, despite them being more technologically advanced than most others we have heard of, they also had a strong system of governing for such a large, city, as you call it. I wonder why your leaders did not recognise such a threat to their people sooner."

Her father turned to her and continued. "As it seems that you are responsible for his ability to even give us such a warning," he told her, "you are now responcible for keeping him that way. Onyx, as your father and as the leader of our tribe, I order you to remain with him as a guard and nurse until he is fully healed and well enough to leave. He will stay with you until such a time." 

Before Onyx could argue, he turned back to speak to Tarentek again. "I will lead a small reconnaissance team to Amman, and will examine the situation thoroughly. Please, go with Onyx. I will tell you what we find when we return."