Fendros did not know if his freezing up in Neesa's grasp was due to his own fear or simply Neesa's powers. When he was shoved away, he stepped to a stop and clenched his fists. It took a lot of will power to contain his subsequent anger, especially considering Neesa had not been apparently available since they returned with Rossarm.

Teroiah was not as tempered. "What?! But this was [i]my[/i] idea! How dare you-" She stopped as soon as she felt Neesa's eyes on her. A tense few seconds passed. Teroiah relented indignantly, stepping back and muttering curses between her grinding teeth.

All that left was Rossarm, standing ready and waiting. He kept his frown with Hal-Neesa, neither shaken nor certain.

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Lorag had caught Rhazii catching up on chores. The events in Cheydinhal had driven him to be alone to reflect, but he was in no position to refuse to go along with Lorag.

Rhazii was predictably confused when Lorag introduced him to the orc girl. She looked at least a few years younger than him.

Narsi had her arms crossed the entire time. She glared up at Rhazii with her head forward.

"Who are you?" Rhazii asked.

"Narsi," she answered simply.

Rhazii glanced at Lorag. "Okay, uncle, what do you want me to do, exactly?" he asked unconfidently. He pointed a thumb over his shoulder. "I was sort of in the middle of something before."