"Oh yes...I remember the story now. Hopefully our reception here in the next few days is better than that of the Abyss?" Haman will say as she finishes the last healing. "Besides, didn't the devils stop harassing you some time ago? Considering how many of them we've killed over the years, you'd think they'd get the message."
"Well... I survived," Aust pipes up, "Sign from the gods that I have a purpose... that some lady is meant for me in her future," he'll add with a cocky grin, to which Haman gives an unwelcoming growl.
*The rest of the night passes uneventfully. The storm lightens, and by mornings glory, all that remains are several inches of new snow on the ground. The caves where Ponicys lie still a few days ahead.*