Mesaraih chuckled at Tal's comment. "Fat chance of that," he said. "Thankfully we've got plenty of rage here to stem the tide. Tactful way to try and lighten the mood, though."<br/><br/>Valehna drew her mouth in a taut line hearing the banter between Tal and Mesaraih behind her. She knew they had the right idea. She knew that she should try harder to get along with Ester, and everyone in general. But her blood still boiled, somewhat unnaturally as well. It seemed that all of today, any mood she got herself into was strangely difficult to shake off.<br/><br/>"So," Mesaraih began, "what exactly was it that chased you two back to us?"<br/><br/>He knew it was big. He had felt as much. But they had taken down big opponents before, albeit with all four of them working together to do it.<br/><br/>He heard noises coming from deeper inside the tunnel, echoing as if they were coming from a large chamber. It sounded like growling, and fighting. He raised an eyebrow, wondering what could be causing it.