"Fendros, my friend," Janius said quietly over the din to Fendros sitting next to him. "Are you seeing what I'm seeing?"

Fendros nodded back to the Dunmer leader trying to catch his eye before leaning over to respond to Janius. "I'm seeing about as much trouble as I would have expected. Maybe less, though trouble all the same."

Janius appeared slightly worried. "Look at the way the Daggerfall leader is...smiling. I think he may still hold a grudge."

"Just keep your wits about you and make sure any factions remember who the common enemy is," Fendros droned.

The murmurs and plots in the immediate area weakened upon the next event. Sabine pulled Do'rhajul gently by the wrist back to the main table. In her other hand was a spare seat that she placed next to her own. She insistently ushered Do'rhajul to sit down before resuming her own seat as well.

Gone were the smiles and small talk from before the speech. Sabine looked at her plate with a nervous frown while food and drink were served. She did not have much of an appetite either. However, she was determined to make it clear her righteousness. To shy away was to acknowledge the shame many would no doubt send her way.

Janius made an attempt to break the silence. "Do'rhajul," he began. "Thank you for deciding to help us. I know not everyone agrees with Sabine's decision, but...I agree with her. And, also, thank you for assisting Sabine. She is a sister to us. It brought me no small amount of relief to see her safe and home."

"You almost killed members of my family," Rhazii butted in, staring and fiddling with his mug.

"Rhazii..." Fendros warned.

Rhazii raised his voice. "It's what everyone is thinking! It's stupid to pretend like he's suddenly our friend. Look at everyone, they're all wondering what in Oblivion just happened!"

"That's enough!" Fendros scowled at Rhazii, Rhazii looked back in silence, defiant but made quiet. Fendros gestured his head in Do'rhajul's direction and lowered his voice. "Son, if you want to know of Sabine or Do'rhajul's motives, ask them before assuming. In fact, if you are so passionate, ask them now." Fendros permitted with a flick of his hand. "Go on. Ask."

Rhazii frowned at his empty plate. His ears pulled back in embarrassment. When his eyes went up, he looked at Do'rhajul with equal levels of fear and barely-contained anger. "Why?" He asked. "Why did you do it all?"

Sabine nudged Do'rhajul and gave him a small nod. "Answer him, please, Rhajul."