Ahnasha's reassurance caused Sabine to relax over time. She took the minutes offered in silent thought while the others waited. It almost got to the point where Janius was going to ask if they should be deciding on anything else when Sabine spoke up again.

"I cannot think of anyone to come with me who is not needed here," she said slowly. "All of my friends are doing research. Lorag is leading the pack and the rest of you would be away from your children. I do not want to go alone but I may have to."