As her little tradition was done, Leila slowly came back to herself. The memory faded and left a sorrowful feeling. Regardless, Leila's face turned stoic. As if right on cue, Elric chimed up. He gave everyone something to do before they all reconvened in 10. Although Elric looks to be feeling much better than he was moments before, Leila began to wonder if Elric has seen people die before. He was in the military, yet something about his reaction today gave her a feeling that this was his first time experiencing death in this way. It seemed like he was gathering himself so he can keep everyone organized and on the move so they wouldn't stay stuck in this traumatic moment. But to Leila it looked like he was trying to distract himself.<br/><br/>As per orders, Leila looked over Gereed's wounds.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 0, 204)">"Thank you for what you did for Helena." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Leila's hands glowed from the healing magic, as she traced over his cuts and gashes. </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 0, 204)">"She will realize you took the brunt of the damage for her... if she hasn't already." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Helena was an interesting person to say the least. But she had interesting ways of showing that she cares. Many take her words and actions at face value, instead of how she means it through her eyes. It could be that Helena took it out on Gereed because she feels guilty for walking in blindly and got Gereed hurt as well. It doesn't make too much sense if you don't know Helena well. Leila finished tending to his wounds, and he was already on his way with Elric's order. <br/>
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Emrin was still looking like she felt bad she let the enemy escape. Leila gave a comforting pat on Emrin's shoulder. </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 0, 204)">"You did amazing work today. Your quick reaction time is the best in the group." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Leila felt a different kinship with Emrin than she did any other mages. She thinks it's because that they're both Runecrafters. Maybe they were all connected in a way. </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 0, 204)">"We got some valuable information from them, and they used a cheap trick to get away. Don't take it too hard. Can't say I know many that can do that at your age, if at all." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">Emrin really was becoming more proficient in her craft. Leila felt proud about it. She taught Emrin many times since she is her senior. But the rarity of Runecrafters means that they see each other a lot at the academy. Before Elric left to find the guards, Leila piped up. </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(204, 0, 204)">"I'll join you." </span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255)">She nodded to him once she caught up with him in search for the guards. </span>