The walk back was quite interesting: the various tall folk talked happily (their tone more than their words; reminded her of gnashing teeth, but happy), and occasionally patted her on the back or shoulder, to which she grinned (to no avail, she figured, but then again these people were always masked so maybe it was fine...).  Not a one spoke common, meaning it was essentially a silent trip back on Elli's part.  Once there... it was like the gods walking amongst their disciples... it made Elli feel a bit uncomfortable, and hell, even the two surviving small ones were bowed to!  It was so ethereal...<br/><br/>The break from the crowd was welcome, and once inside she removed the hood, cowl, and mask, taking a nice, deep breath after so long with it covered.  She listened to Nalch, and she kind of gathered they were the only ones to speak the language of the surface dwellers after the long walk back with Elli being the only one silent and left out of the conversations, and she too smiled at the thought of such a creature being no longer of this land of the living.  Served the spider-bitch right.  Then came the mention of the reward... and not only did she have gems, but also two rather nice weapons...<br/><br/>"That is quite kind of you, and not necessary... but if you insist..." Elli began, eyes flickering to Isene briefly (she prayed she wasn't seen doing that) "...that crystal, the rainbow one the drow gave you to find the rest of the haul, would you give me that as my reward?  Beyond that... I know not what else to ask for... but if you feel that is not enough, then I shall simply defer to your judgment."<br/><br/>(If you IM me, I have a good suggestion, if you want my input ^_^)