The recount of Ciinriel's experiences in that basement was nothing short of horrific to Fendros. It was worse than he had originally thought and more repulsive than he could have imagined. To think that the one tied up nearby had committed such a torture - in front of the girl's adoptive parents, no less - caused Fendros to feel overwhelming sadness and contempt for the torturer. Jo'rashaad's reaction made a lot more sense now. "That wretch will pay dearly," Fendros said through his teeth, "There is no forgiveness for such actions."

Fendros glanced to Ciinriel again, then looked to La'khay, "I couldn't imagine that happening to our child. If there is anything we can do to help, do not pause before asking." Fendros breathed in to elaborate that his and Ahnasha's experiences might give insight into how to help Ciinriel, but he closed his mouth and let the breath go. No matter how many times he thought about Ahnasha's vivisection, there was always some amount of pain.

There was no hesitation or gentleness granted as Gallus squat down and untied the prisoner's blindfold, tugging it free roughly. "Greetings," Gallus grinned as he looked into the man's eyes. One was swollen and purple from the blow to the side granted by Jo'rashaad. "How's the bruise? Still feel like living? Here is where you get to negotiate." Gallus stood up and stepped back, but would undo the prisoner's gag as soon as prompted to.

They were out of earshot of the camp, so Gallus hadn't heard about the additional tortures perpetrated by the prisoner. Hopefully, the camp would additionally not hear about any compromises that Meesei and Gallus might make with him.