Two swings, and two drow go flying, all but torn asunder.  She was about to slice at the last two in twain, but the small ones and their pinpoint strikes got to them first, dropping them to the ground with severed spines and the like.  Glancing about for more threats, blade up and ready, she saw none, and it was but a matter of time before Nalch and Isene came out of the cave, followed by a<em>large</em>group of 'tall ones'.  Quite a large number in fact...<br/><br/>"Don't worry; you don't need words for me to know how grateful you are." Elli replied, her voice a bit muffled by the cloth still, though she rectified that by tugging it down from her lips, to reveal the smile upon her own face as she shook Nalch's hand "And let us, back to your village.  We can talk there, and I can change into my dress.  No offense, but I'm quite fond of my own dress over your people's clothing."