She had agreed to stay atop the stairs with the children while Gem wandered down below. Only when the clash of steel had ceased did she dare venture downwards. She motioned to the boy and his younger sister to stay put until she could clearly see what was happening. Her hands gripped the hilt of her sword as she cautiously descended. The sight beheld was one of surprise.
The last few steps came quickly and she was soon beside Awyrgan and the dead corsair. She smiled to Gem as she noted the come from behind move. Though she didn't linger for long. She could see the open door from which they had entered, wary that soon others would make their threatening apperance.
Soon the children came down the stairs and she turned to them with a finger to her lips. Her eyes darted to Gem then to Awyrgan "Let's make haste, where there's one there's bound to be a few more."
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Ad Astra Per Aspera (A rough road leads to the stars)
"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens"
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