Nurumaiel had been watching all that went on with shock, but when she saw Rie creeping away she felt compelled to follow her. Making an excuse to Lindelot, she slipped away silently and followed Rie and Pio, who was leading her to her room.
When they reached the room Nurumaiel stood in a dark corner so she would not be seen. When Pio left, Nuru walked silently up to the door and listened to what was going on inside. She heard Rie sobbing. Lifting her hand, Nuru almost knocked on the door, but thought better of it. Perhaps she would get to speak with Rie later.
Walking slowly back to the common room, Nuru pondered all that had happened that night, and wondered if there would ever be a day in her life where danger and sorrow did not come.
Sighing and shaking the thought away, Nuru went over to Pio and smiled at her, asking, "How is the injured man doing?"
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In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
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