Janius stayed at the entrance to the tent while everyone rose up to leave. He returned Kaleeth's look with nearly as much uncertainty.

Fendros put his and Ahnasha's chairs out of the way and then approached Sabine. He carefully pat her on the shoulder. "Good luck, do your best." He then turned to Meesei and gave her shoulder a squeeze. "Stay strong, Meesei," he said. "You are more to us than any can describe."

With that, Fendros made his way out of the tent to join Ahnasha.

After observing the work within, Janius shuffled in and put a hand on Kaleeth's shoulder. "I don't want to get in the way either, but stay if you want to, love." To Meesei, Janius then picked some words that were in contrast to his tired voice and worried look. "We'll see you in the morning, alpha."

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True to what he had said to Janius, Gallus was on his way to Ri'vashi's tent, or wherever else she was. He had left whatever command was required to a subordinate who was likely thankful that he didn't have to take over before the chaos died down.

The way that Gallus moved was tense and almost rushed. He had displayed nothing but a stern frown for the entire evening.

"Ri'vashi," Gallus said when he found her. "You have heard the news?"