Lorag's hits delivered more force than they appeared. Narsi flailed one more time to try and reach him with her claws and found herself overbalanced in the opposite direction. She staggered back and fell onto her knee and hand. She could no longer see straight, or even think straight. She growled and snapped as an automatic response.

After a second on the ground, she tried to stand up and fell forwards. She rolled onto her side, breathing quickly, half-conscious, and thoroughly concussed.

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Janius gave Kaleeth a worried look. He could not think of anything to say either. Saving the world was necessary, but remaining away after that could only be seen as selfishness if he would declare it out loud.

[i]"Well, for whatever might happen in the future, we still came by to visit now,"[/i] Janius said, trying to move on. [i]"I am sure you and Kaleeth have much to catch up on. Kaleeth and I wanted Julan to know what life is like here, as well. And, perhaps later, you and I might speak as well? I left a poor impression the last time. If you would give me a chance to repair it...?"[/i]