Marcaille's resolution was more than they had bargained for. Fendros was surprised. For the first time, Ahnasha could have direct instruction rather than working everything out for herself. At the same time, Fendros was cautious. He had an odd feeling about Marcaille, not because of any behaviour she had displayed so far, but something else. It was something Fendros couldn't put his finger on.

Fendros crossed his arms, despite his curious look, and turned to Ahnasha to hear her answer.

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Sabine walked over to La'tahne as well and gave her a solemn hug. "Hello to you, too, La'tahne." It was really more of a distraction from the mixed feelings that Sabine had. She felt incredibly sorry for La'khay and the pain she was going through, but at the same time, she was disappointed that this visit would not be as jovial as she had rashly anticipated. Peiter was just being immersed in more sadness and he was being doted on for his arm some more. Sabine bit her lips and glanced around, but there wasn't much else to change the situation now. She resolved to comfort La'khay some more and hopefully take attention away from Peiter.

"We are here for you, La'khay," Sabine said softly. She was more mimicking the comforting words of others than anything she knew to say herself. "When did you find out?"