"I insist," she said, pushing the scabbard over to her. "And... can we talk in private?" she asked.<br/><br/>Once away from the group, the strong woman looked to be on the verge of tears. "They... wouldn't say it to my face. But I heard them... they blame me for the deaths of the others and claim it would have been better had I not returned, as I was clearly too weak. I... am not certain that I disagree with them. And when I refused to share the bed of one of our warriors... he did say it to me. I am not certain that I wish to return to them."