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[color=6ecff6]"I am sorry to hear about the deaths of your men, Luna,"[/color] Ethelred spoke to the knightess.  [color=6ecff6]"It appears that we both were up against foes who proved to be much stronger than we anticipated.  If I may ask, did they have anything to do with the bandit band that attacked Airedale, or were they an unrelated gang?"[/color]  If the brigands from before were trying to obtain strength after the glaring defeat the knights had inflicted upon them, that could be a worrisome development.

This new knight, Niall, sounded like he would be a welcome addition to the group, if Sorcha could trust him.  He noticed that the knight did not remove his helmet, and was curious as to why.  Ethelred also never removed his helmet, but that was not by his choice- just like the rest of his armor, his helmet would not come off.  There were many reasons why one might choose not to show their face, some more innocent than others.  If he joined Sorcha's order, it would likely be inevitable that the others see him without his armor and helmet, unless it was stuck on him like in Ethelred's case.

Whatever the case was, another knight would be a welcome addition, especially with the loss of Od.  From what Vyrell was saying, two new matters had already come up.

[color=6ecff6]"I'd be willing to address the Unseelie sightings,"[/color] he stated to Sorcha.  [color=6ecff6]"I know all too well the trouble they can cause, and they may have some answers that I seek."[/color]

Of course, it'd be unwise to go alone.  The Unseelie were a tricky race, and Od's abduction was a grim reminder of how important it was for the knights to be watching each other's back.

[color=6ecff6][i]Assuming Vyrell doesn't stay at the castle, he'll probably be more interested in the elves.  Luna might be interested in the Unseelie if there's any chance that they were connected to the bandits' strength.  I suspect Reinhardt will need to get his armor replaced or refitted, although he doesn't really need it.  Fio is probably too busy working on her prisoner.  Niall is a complete mystery to me, and I'd rather not put Lugh in harm's way,[/i][/color] he thought as he looked over all the other knights.

[i][color=6ecff6]Elnith, however, she might have an interest,[/color][/i] he thought has he turned to the cursed knight, currently receiving some healing from Luna.  [i][color=6ecff6]The Unseelie wronged her far more grievously than myself.[/color][/i]

Ethelred could feel his temperature becoming a smidge less frigid.  Perhaps it was just the aura of Elnith's curse affecting his own curse.  Clearly it was a strong effect, if it warmed him enough that she was able to sleep with her head on his shoulder without suffering frostbite.  Perhaps the chill of his armor alleviated the pain of her burns.  Whatever the rationale was, he was glad to be there for her.

He hesitated to ask anything anything, however- after all, Elnith was still recovering from her burns and deserved some time off after her very unpleasant imprisonment.  While his face could not be seen, the others might notice the direction he was facing, and the ice thawing on the outer edges of his armor, with beads of water running down his helmet.

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