Darrin visibly relaxed as Nadia shifted, recognizing her as someone they could trust, but Gerrick was skeptical. Both of the old men were sweating from their frantic work, and Gerrick was walking with a noticeable limp after the day's events. After the events of the evening he was not so sure he trusted anyone with concern to Ayrie.

"I remember Astoria. What have you and she to do with Ayrie? Why should we trust you?" Gerrick asked, his voice tense. "I'm telling you now if she's in danger we're leaving with her!"

Darrin put his hand on Gerrick's shoulder and shook his head. "Now is not the time to look a gift horse in the mouth, Gerrick. This elf is here to help us, help Ayrie. She needs to be here with them for some reason." he looked at Nadia, smiling. "We will do as you say, mistress. Ayrie is our top concern, whatever else happens she is the one we are here to guide and protect."