The wait for Ariel and Rukeewei's brother was shorter than expected. The pack spent some time conversing, but Ariel returned before Lorag had finished his next drink.

When Ariel returned to the table, she practically dragged Rukeewei over and placed him in a seat between herself and Kaleeth. "Now, should we stop to enjoy a meal or shall we get down to business?"

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Gallus was so angered at this point that he threw his weapons down to one side and stood up to Najan-Ja with a clenched fist. "What do you think you're doing!? You have the means in front of you, another chance! What is the point of souls if the lives they live are to be thrown away in spite!? Is that what your Hist wants? I didn't come all this way to see Yizan-Lei die!"