The discussion turned from one situation resolved to another outstanding. Fendros couldn't come up with an answer immediately when Ahnasha looked to him, as much as he would have liked to. He didn't want to lie to this family, that would simply make another problem to replace the one they came here for. Not only that, but they would eventually ask about Ahnasha's lost finger, and Rhazii's marks, and whatever other inconsistencies that would come up. They couldn't keep lying. At the same time, he still didn't want to speak Ahnasha's truths for her. They were not his to give.

Fendros opened his mouth to speak, then closed it. Just saying that they would visit on the way back would not be good enough. He tried again, but spoke to Ahnasha. "Ahna, I think you should tell them."