Sabine held her breath and looked back at Arinette. She was still terrified. She could not even perform the logic as to whether she should say anything or not. Her fear kept her silent. She closed her mouth and waited.

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As soon as Ahnasha revealed herself, Fendros pulled off his helmet and hugged her suddenly. The embrace was short-lived as he took her by the shoulders. "Did you plant the book?" He asked frantically. "Do you know where they could have gone!?"

With both Meesei and Fendros clearly not in position to command, Janius turned wandered listlessly over to those remaining. "Ri'vashi," he said without lifting his eyes or his voice. "Please order a search of the camp. We need a moment."

With that, Janius went slowly to Kaleeth with his head low. He slid his axe into his belt along the way. While Janius was ostensibly going to check on her, he broke down as soon as he placed a gauntleted hand on her shoulder. Tears flowed from his shut eyes. He was not strong enough for this.