There was no more outward relief Sabine could express after pouring out everything on Meesei's shoulder. All the same, one more worry disappeared with what she said.

"Thank you," Sabine responded with a nod.

Lorag's conclusions were not as encouraging for Sabine as perhaps he was trying to make them out to be. She paid him attention but looked down and away at mention of the word 'hero.'

Sabine sighed and closed her eyes momentarily. She did not want to continue crying. "I do think I want to be a hero. I am not a leader like the rest of you are. But..." She opened her eyes and wiped her cheeks dry. "If I can convince the clans to keep Rhajul and Yerig alive, I will. I will do anything I can. I will stay in a room close to theirs to protect them if I have to. I just do not want any more death."

"It is all achievable, Sabine," Janius said. "I think you are capable. We'll stand by you on this. But that is all in the future." He tilted his head. "Was there anything else that happened when you were captured? There was still quite a time between then and you showing up at the Daggerfall clan."

Sabine opened her mouth and breathed in slowly. Her face went white. After holding her breath with her mouth open for a moment, she shook her head and blinked rapidly. Meesei could feel her tensing up. "I do not..." She stumbled over her words and shivered. "Ri'vashi said I could...wait to tell the council everything. I will wait."

Janius' face was torn in worry. "Th-that's fine, that's fine," Janius assured quickly while raising a placating hand. He looked to the others to let Sabine calm herself without everyone's attention on her. "A council meeting certainly sounds like the next move. I imagine there will be much to talk about. Not to mention, this news will spread around the clan like a fire in a dry barn." He exhaled. "We're just so relieved that you're safe Sabine. And that you've done all this? Lorag's right, it's frankly amazing. I'm glad you are here with us now."

Sabine bowed her head and nodded.

Fendros furtively gave Ahnasha a sad look. He turned to Sabine and spoke in a low voice. "I'm sorry the mission went wrong. I'm sorry. We love you, Sabine."

Sabine leaned into Meesei again and resumed weeping quietly. "Thank you," she managed to say. "I love you, too."