Peiter remained visibly uncomfortable and remained silent long enough to create some awkwardness between them. "No he...I just don't...really want to talk about it right now. Sorry, it's just...not a good topic for me. Sorry." Peiter answered, muttering by the end. He shifted himself over to try to get a better hold on Sabine. He had his arm around her waist and rested his head on her shoulder. "I'd rather just try to relax and stop worrying right now. 

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"You don't need to say anymore. Ma'tanza understands." She answered. Her spirits fell knowing that Tzirret's friends did not fare nearly as well as her own family. S'nishi's injuries had her worried almost beyond reason the night before, but Peiter had experienced a crippling in jury, and Irenya had not made it at all. Bheja was out of sight on the other side of S'nishi, and remained entirely silent. He was not good at comforting others, so he chose to say nothing at all. 

Ma'tanza did not have anything she could say, but she did put her arm around Tzirret as they walked and allowed him to lean on her if he so chose. 

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Meesei gave a single nod in agreement. "The past is immutable. It can be a resource for you; something from which you can learn, but for any leader, the fate of those around them relies on their ability to plan for the future." 

Eventually, Ri'vashi drew close enough that Meesei was able to call her over. At first, the Cathay held a worried expression, but Meesei made sure not to give the impression that anything was wrong. "Ri'vashi, it is good to finally be able to speak to you. I understand you have had quite a lot to contend with this last night. I figured I wanted to show you myself that I am alive and in...reasonably good health. There is a matter of some importance that I wish to discuss, but first, how are you faring?"

"Fatigued, but uninjured. One of Ri'vashi's pride was slain in the fighting, but her judgment will not be affected. This one knows that he will be honored, by us in the clan, and by those in the Hunting Grounds." Ri'vashi answered. 

Meesei answered softly. "I know, Ri'vashi. Just do not be afraid to relax if you need to."

Ri'vashi breathed in deeply. "Of course."