There were no more interruptions through Sabine's recollection of events. Saras was taking detailed notes, while many of the others listened on, showing varied reactions. It would be hard to get past Ri'vashi's obvious anger, but there was some sympathy that could be gleaned from her expression. Ri'vashi and Sabine had been friends for quite a long time, after all, and it was no easier for her to hear what Sabine had been through. 

There was a brief silence after Sabine finished speaking before one of the council, Tola, spoke up. "I am...not sure what to say. I think we have all heard the rumors that have been spreading since your return. About how you singlehandedly killed our enemy leaders, and a Dragon along with them. They are obviously exaggerated...but not by a great deal. I cannot even begin to imagine what you went through, but even weakened as you were, you still disabled an enemy that outnumbered you, and then went on to claim the Axe after that. No matter what is decided here, I think it should be said that we are all in your debt. There is no way of knowing how much suffering you prevented through your actions. Whatever you need to recover after your ordeal, I believe we should provide for you."

There was no argument from the other members of the council, so Saras spoke up next. "It goes without saying that you will have any support you need, Sabine. As for the matter of these two..." He began, motioning to Do'rhajul and Yerig. "It is still more complicated. At least for one of them. The original scope of your mission was to plant evidence that would convince the Nord, Yerig, that he was fighting on the wrong side of the war. Based on your account, that effort was successful. I believe Yerig should be forgiven for any past crimes against us, and allowed to continue to aid us if he so chooses. I do not believe there is any argument to the contrary from this council."

Again, there was no argument from the council. Not even Ri'vashi had any qualms about forgiving Yerig. However, that was the easy part of the debate. Ri'vashi was still obviously angry, but one could see that she was trying to be more calm and rational as she spoke. "Ri'vashi thinks that she...understands why you have forgiven Do'rhajul, Sabine. He helped you escape a terrible situation; Ri'vashi understand that. Ri'vashi cannot blame you for that, but likewise, can you understand why she wants him to see justice as well?"