A chill ran across Sef's skin, and it had nothing to do with the disappearance of the sun. "Was this your handiwork?" she asked bluntly, urging Dessa forwards past the Ranger. Using the tip of her spear and some light from her bracelet she was able to look inside and find the carnage of which he spoke. The corners of her mouth tightened but she showed no other signs of emotion.

Turning back to Joachim, she let the spear hang at her side. She wasn't about to lower her guard yet and made no secret of it. She knew this man by reputation only, and recognized him more by his appearance than his name.