Trouvere
Explorer
"Are you both deluded?" asks Taelythenihel, nettled. "The snake struck within seconds of the dog's approach. If I had not been there, it would probably have killed Carpio as he engulfed the puppy, helpless, and then we would have spent hours looking for the corpse. I will excuse you, druid, as you are obviously upset by the danger to your friend.
"Note that I did not call out for anyone's assistance, feeling that I and Ossa were equal to the situation, as we were, though I was forced to waste a spell in order to save the dog's life. It was not until I saw the snake that I called for you to come retrieve it, druid, by which time you were already there, and then it was your actions which made the situation momentarily dangerous again. And marginally more dangerous for all of us for the remainder of the day, as you used up some of your healing powers. Though of course it speaks well of all of you - " though clearly she is excluding Allistra and the regular Thorne employees - "that you came to what you thought was my assistance, and I do appreciate it, one of you could have remained with the wagons.
"I do not believe it is possible for us not to move a little way away at times, though we shall see. I would not object to Ruud's accompanying us. Enough. Is it time to move on?"
"Note that I did not call out for anyone's assistance, feeling that I and Ossa were equal to the situation, as we were, though I was forced to waste a spell in order to save the dog's life. It was not until I saw the snake that I called for you to come retrieve it, druid, by which time you were already there, and then it was your actions which made the situation momentarily dangerous again. And marginally more dangerous for all of us for the remainder of the day, as you used up some of your healing powers. Though of course it speaks well of all of you - " though clearly she is excluding Allistra and the regular Thorne employees - "that you came to what you thought was my assistance, and I do appreciate it, one of you could have remained with the wagons.
"I do not believe it is possible for us not to move a little way away at times, though we shall see. I would not object to Ruud's accompanying us. Enough. Is it time to move on?"