After the battle Aislan sat down on a rock near the edge of the camp, quietly. She laughed to herself as Midnight came like a flash at the mention of tea. Holly helped Nardol, and Aislan was not suprised at how wary she was. Volondil had woken, and Bethberry offered tea to the injured Nardol.
Nardol commented on this and that in his pain and frustration. What caught Aislan's attention, though, was a comment made about having company that could not tell friend from foe. Aislan assumed this to be directed towards Holly. Aislan scowled at the thought. She stood and walked closer to Nardol, keeping a safe distance, of course.
"If there's anything this company doesn't need, it's comments and remarks like that! Holly feels bad enough and she helped you with your injury. Just because people aren't perfect doesn't make them unfit to be in this company! We all work as a team and when one falters another is there to help. I understand you are in pain and may be a little embarassed but isn't it a little childish to frown upon another for a simple mistake?" Aislan was suprised to hear her own voice say such a thing. She may have been a little harsh, but Nardol had been, too.
Nardol was quiet for a moment, maybe thinking what to say. Aislan was half afraid he would not say anything, but jump up and do something. She worried for a moment, and waited for someone to say something...anything.
[ December 12, 2002: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]
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