Sabine was a little surprised by Peiter's hug. It caused her to tense up slightly, then return to how she was. There was no other outward reaction, but inside, Sabine was grateful for the comforting words and gesture.

After a while, Rhazii's crying began to slow. He shook his head at Ahnasha's suggestion. He spoke, but he still didn't lift his head from his mother's chest. "I'm cold, mama," he said. Indeed, he was beginning to shiver. It was probably a combination of coming down from the shock and the fact that night was falling.

"I'll go get your clothes, Rhazii," Fendros responded as he let Ahnasha and Rhazii go and proceeded to where they had all put their belongings before swimming.

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Over by the tree where the bandit was tied up, Gallus seemed indifferent to her initial answer. "Mhm, mhm," he lifted his eyes to hers, "What's your name, thief? How much did you know about us?"