[center][h2]Roane[/h2][/center]
Roane nodded in thanks as Eclisse tossed her a vulnerary. Popping the cap off, she poured its contents into Lyth's mouth before tucking away the medicine for future use. The wyvern flapped his wings as the newfound energy coursed through his veins as and the wounds from his pain ceased to bother him. A rose echoed through the battlefield as he flapped his wings, rising a foot off the ground. Roane smiled and patted Lyth, yet there glimmered grimness in her eyes. The vulnerary helped, but it didn't change the fact that the regiment was surrounded by foes. Dwarves, Varjans--soldiers of all walks of life, trust wavering with every side they chose.

This was too much. Way too much in too little time. Roane's eyes darted around, strung at the limp Nyx and barely hanging on Myno. They were alive, thank the gods, but for how long? She was no Cleric, but it didn't take much to figure out that another battle would only end up in more needless death. She gripped the reins tight, eyes scanning over the battlefield. But there were more out there. She didn't know how  she could sleep knowing she had the choice to save them, but simply left. Roane's gaze darted back and forth between them, hesitance clear in her eyes. Slowly, she closed her eyes.

"Forgive me." The murmur was barely audible amongst the clatter of battle. Yet the words carried the weight of her choice.

Her eyes snapped open and she flew to the manakete, drawing out and giving him a vulnerary. "He's right." The words were hollow with guilt and defeat. "We can't risk another battle. We're too ill prepared." Her gaze darted to the ground. "I don't want to leave anyone behind. But..." she swallowed hard, "the official meeting tent is aflame, we have several injured on our unit, and we're completely surrounded by foes. Our best chance is to retreat."

Lyth growled and headbutted Taka, the closest a wyvern could get to a sign of affection. Roane nodded back to Taka. "I'll try to help if I can. Lyth is fast, and I'all be alright as long as I'm careful." [i]And I'all be able to try to search for my lady.[/i] The task remained unspoken, yet the concern screamed in her mind.