Bruce felt Shaidra's gaze linger on him, and he spared her a glance. He wondered about this odd individual. Zelriane clearly expected her to take direct orders, yet she had her own thoughts. 
Bruce's brow furrowed- he had come to terms with the fact that children were used as soldiers and killers in conflicts years ago. Even youth could be taught to understand the basic implications of their involvement and the difference between right and wrong. But Shaidra had uttered a single word since she'd reappeared, and her understanding seemed borderline infantile. She understood pain, since she'd redirected Jeff's second attack back to him, yet she hadn't initiated any attempts to cause either of them injury. It seemed she comprehended simple speech. Zelriane had taken up a different tone with her than Rajaka. Did she know the full ramifications of the Order and what they represented? Or their overall schemes? 

Bruce shook his head lightly- regardless of how he felt about it, they were in the middle of a fight, and as far as they knew, she was their only way out. He couldn't help seeing her differently than the other Order. She was the first he'd seen who acted with an intrinsic motivation to protect and care about something outside of their ego or the advancement of evil intentions.
[color=0072bc][i]'She can teleport at least five people at once,'[/i][/color] Bruce thought. [color=0072bc][i]'Probably more than that. There's no indication that doing so has tired her out in any way.'[/i][/color]

He grimaced, noting Jeff's injury. If Shaidra intended to turn every attack against Zelriane back at them, it left Bruce back in the same position he'd been in with Rajaka, little he could do. He'd still try, of course, but...
An idea struck him. For some reason, he was able to capture Shaidra's attention. She didn't seem receptive to orders, at least from Zelriane. Would she take requests? It was worth trying.

Bruce looked back at her through the whirling mass of chains surrounding him.
[color=0072bc][b]"My friend and I,"[/b][/color] Bruce said in a not unkind voice, gesturing to Jeff. [color=0072bc][b]"We do not have a way back to our home. Would you allow us to leave?"[/b][/color]