Gwyn regretted needing to be so harsh. She respected and admired Bulvard, but he himself had known that the search for the Crimson Sword should take first priority, despite one's personal misgivings. Her gaze was softer when she returned to Culloth.
"I commit your brother's care to you," she said. "That is as it should be; you know him far better than any of us could ever claim to. I regret Bulvard's illness as well." Gwyn returned to her full height. "We will rest now, and come morning we will continue the Search."
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