Ester looked over at her tired companion, furrowing her brows as she noticed how uncomfortable he seemed. She reached over to where she was laying, grabbing her cloak and placing it beside Mesaraih.<br/><br/>"Here, a makeshift pillow." She offered, bunching it up again.<br/><br/>Tal nodded at Valehna's instructions, standing beside the pillar and hitting his axe against it repeatedly. At first, nothing seemed to happen, but finally shards of the blue crystal began to fall at the Qunari's feet. He continued to mine it until he felt he had more than enough. Opening up the sack, he began quickly moving the shards into the bag, trying not to touch it for too long. He didn't seem to feel any effects once he was done.<br/><br/>"No, I don't think we should take the red stuff. We don't know anything about it." He replied sternly, standing up and watching Valehna. It had been a couple of minutes, Tal had secured the pouch onto his belt and sheathed his weapon. He began walking towards his companion, before the blue lyrium began to crackle. The Qunari didn't have a chance to look back before the veins exploded, sending him flying.