[Roa_Aoife]

Roa had watched the exchange between the two men with great discomfort. Her head was swimming, and the pain in her arm kept her from focusing. Snaveling returned and handed her some water, which did much to revive her. She still couldn't quite focus enough to answer Snaveling's question. When in doubt, her father had taught her, trust your instincts. Well, she knew what her instincts were saying, but it didn't quite make sense. When she paused, Snaveling quickly stated,"There is no need to answer now, my lady, wait until you've been tended." No that will not do at all, Roa thought. Questions had been asked, as much by Snaveling as her own mind, and they need to be answered. Giving in to her instincts, Roa stayed him from fetching a healer.

"What happened I know not. I truly am unable to remember. As for Valthalion, he is rash and quick to anger, but such is to be expected from a youth such as he. I do not doubt his heart." Roa did not stop, for tact was not her better qualities; indeed, she was known to be quite blunt. "It is you whom I find distasteful. I know not why, but I have been taught to trust my instincts," she added quickly, stemming the man's protest. Snaveling looked genuinely shocked, and wether it was due to her accusations or that they were correct, she could not, tell. She felt somewhat guilty at having potentially insulted him, especially if she was wrong. When mind and heart are at odds, doubt and confusion are sure visitors. "Though, even if I am correct, you do have redeeming qualities in you." Snaveling did not answer, and at that moment, Roa's stomach grumbled very loudly. She trhew back her head and laughed loudly. It was good to laugh; somehow it cleared away a few cobwebs and eased her pain. She laughed until she lay on the ground, shaking from the bubbling joy within her. She sat up and almost started laughing again at Poor Snavelings expression.

"I had forgotten that I have not eaten since yesterday. Come, let us see it they have finished the food." She held her hand out to Snaveling, and he pulled her to her feet. She was able to walk on her own, now, but used Snaveling for support anyway. It was better that he thought her still weak. She would see a healer after eating.