In Lorag's great many years of experience, he had seen just about every form and style of attack there was to see, from lycans and non-lycans alike. Narsi's savage attack was trivial to predict, to the point that he knew exactly what she was going to do after seeing only a few steps of her footwork. Any sluggishness that Lorag had accumulated through age was more than countered by sheer experience, at least at the current point in his life. His eyes were still sharp, and his mind still fast enough to watch his opponent not only to see what they were likely about to do, but to have an intuitive sense for how their attacks might change based on their position and momentum. Of course, in Narsi's case, she did not currently have the state of mind to be that clever, regardless. 

Knowing where she was going to land, Lorag did not seem to have too much trouble evading, and using her momentum to push her past him, all while delivering a hefty blow from his fist as she flew past. He used his knuckle to deliver a precise strike to the joint of her jaw to her skull. She easily outmatched Lorag for strength at the moment, but he was still strong enough in his current form to harm her. Indeed, his strike could have broken bone. 

If landing the first strike was not enough, Lorag also moved behind Narsi while she was recovering, to a point where she could not easily reach him without first turning her whole body, and delivered another strong blow to the joint between her left leg and her hip before finally backing off out of her range. The last thing he wanted would be to get into a grapple with a werewolf. 

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[i]"I'm sorry, father. I feel horrible about it, but we can't stay here. I do want to be with you and...my people again, but...I can't. We have important things we have to do that I can't just abandon. I know how horrible it was that I abandoned you and mother, and I can't do that again."[/i] Kaleeth added after Janius. Although, she soon regretted saying anything at all. 

Zharan clutched Kaleeth's hand tightly, and seemed to make a conscious effort to diffuse some of the anger and frustration that was evident in his expression. [i]"What could be so important to keep you away from your people?"[/i]

Kaleeth looked away. [i]"I...can't say. I've met many people since I left, and made friends that I love as much as family. I've made promises to them, and I have to keep them.[/i]

Again, there was a silence from Zharanthixil. His next words were slow, but steady. [i]"And is this important thing something you are going to be doing for the rest of your life?"[/i]

[i]"Well, no, but..."[/i]

[i]"Then you are free to return once you are finished."[/i] Zharanthixil interrupted before giving a sharp, accusatory gaze towards Janius. Without knowing the full context of what Kaleeth was referring to, his first instinct was to suspect Janius. [i]"Or is that an option you are withholding from her?"[/i]