The ride back is quiet and lonely. Whether we travel in a group or separately, everyone is lost in their own thoughts.
As is his nature, Timrin's first order of business is to check in with Fin to get a run down on the status of the battle, the company and the ship. He will then find Devan in the infirmary and get his assessment. Only then will he allow himself to pursue his personal tasks and find Maggie.
She is unconscious and feverish, her body spasming in pain. Sighing helplessly he takes a moment to wash the blood and grime from his hands and face. He grabs a cool wet towel from one of the attendants and places it gently on her forehead.
"Maggie, I'm here", he says gently,
"How do you feel?"
A groan is her only reply and he is unsure if she is even aware of his presense. He continues to lave her forehead with the damp cloth as he toys with the vial in his pouch. He seems to arrive at some internal decision as he slowly pulls out one of the vials and holds it up before his eyes. He breathes a silent prayer to Helm and Mystra before putting it to Maggie's lips and allows a few drops of the vibrant blue liquid to drip out.
The calming effect is immediate. Maggie's spasming ceases and her fevered body collapses into a deep healing sleep. He sits silently with her holding her hand for quite a while before finding himself nodding off. He persists for few more minutes but ultimately knows he needs to rest.
He rises, kisses her gently on the forehead, then turns her back over into the care of the infirmary staff.
"Send someone to find me if she wakens. If the spasms return, give her a few more drops of this <pointing to the vial>."
Timrin then heads off to find a bath and then bed. Tomorrow will not be easy.
![:]](http://www.enworld.org/forum/images/smilies/devious.png "Devious :]")
) . Anyone who says that exalted characters and paladins are unplayable clearly haven't really played them as they should be played. Yes it's harder to portray them correctly, but if done right, it's right fun. 
