"We have survived so far," Sabine responded, "There might be hard points, but I think things will be okay in the end. My pack has been through many things. I trust Meesei to get us through alive."

Sabine was about halfway down Peiter's body again by this point. "Although, I was thinking about others reacting to us being together. I remember Freida actually saying that she was interested in you. It was one thing that she did not feel brave enough to tell you about. Things will probably have changed when we get back, but...I do not want her to be hurt."

A flick of Fendros' wrist parried Kaleeth's strike, but she was impressively close to landing it. Fendros was actually surprised enough to redouble his efforts at defence.

"Ah, that makes more sense than the rumours," Fendros said with an understanding nod, "Yes, Janius grew up in a city similar to Senchal in that way. It would be like him to be so concerned. Although, not just telling you does seem unfair."

In the next clash, Fendros feinted low in an apparent effort to get underneathe Kaleeth's wrist, but redirected to step forward and slash at her upper arm. He realised too late that he may have overstepped.

"Do you think you would have tried skooma if he hadn't warned you that way?" Fendros asked in their next moment apart, "I remember you looking quite content under the influence of moon sugar."