Homeward Bound (ATTN: Betrys)

[Prew]

As he watched the exchange between the two women Prewtez was impressed. Though she might have just recently come to the shawl and did not yet have that smooth, ageless Aes Sedai face, Betrys handled herself as if she had been one for years. Although he was sorry about the poor victim of the attack he was glad to have seen her in action as a healer.

As she approached him and requested water, the Gaidin turned to the guards, “Don’t just stand there, get Betrys Sedai some water.” His steely stare brooked no argument as both men rushed to comply, practically falling over each other in the process. He took a cup from the first man back, ‘broken nose’ it was, and offered it to the Sister.

As she drank he asked the question he had been pondering, “I am not convinced brigands are involved, the details don’t make sense. In fact, I’m wondering if this attack might have been part of a larger plan to delay us. Do we need to stay until tomorrow or will the man survive without you remaining? I would feel more comfortable if we could be on our way as quickly as possible.” The thought of spending a night here was troubling indeed.

[Astarte]

She accepted the cup and supped the contents, pleased at the sudden cool offering and the brief surge of energy in response to the taste. It was not as pleasant as the water available in the Tower but it would serve and definitely suit her needs for the time being. Betrys had grown up without the frills and fripperies that might have made her less wiling to accept the small gifts in life but that was not something that she needed to be burdened with experiencing for the time being at least "Thank you" she murmured, directing part of her attention towards the one who'd originally brought it for her needs.

"It is in the Creators hands, I cannot say my presence would aid or hinder but there is little more that can be done" it was true that it might be possible for her to render further aid via the use of the One Power but she was not so foolish as to believe that it was some kind immediate cure-all for whatever assailed those who were in need.

Besides there was an air about this entire matter that did not sit well with her, dropping her voice lower than before Betrys concentrated on keeping the conversation between the two of them "We can afford to leave, though...I wonder what else may be down the road" she remarked, looking at him carefully, it was his wisdom, training and experience that would allow her to know with some more certainty of what was to come - though nothing could be truly certain until it actually occurred in the first place.