For a few moments, Turala didn't respond. Trying to be tactful while concentrating on the word ahead obviously caused a short delay. "You...you are aware that Dunmer are not a short-lived people, yes?" Unlike the aloof and aghast response that might have been expected from one such as a Dunmer, Turala spoke softly, and as if Ahnasha was an equal. She did not glance back to meet Ahnasha's eyes this time.

After a while, the warband's march continued on more level ground, though they were more spread out as the path narrowed into something not much larger than a goat trail. As per Harriet's predictions, Galsek did turn East again. There didn't appear to be any good spots for an ambush along the road.

As they gained more distance from Bruma, Fendros observed the environs to their right. Due south, there was a expansive, if partially cloud-obscured view of the near terrain. "I think that gorge was the only way up to this path. I haven't spotted a safe way down the mountain since we last changed direction."