Ari considered, and not just for a brief moment, but for a long while, throwing a mudball at the back of Brendon's head. Finally, she let it go, though, deciding that he just wasn't worth her anger.  Besides, papa would be angry at her... more angry then he already was.  She looked at the others, and then down at her dress in dismay.  She'd be up late tonight trying to get all the mud out.  Suddenly, she broke into giggles.  It had been worth it, though.  And really, hadn't they given a good accounting of themselves?  A feeling of comradery spilled over her and she favored her friends with a bright smile.<br/><br/>"I don't care what anyone thinks.  We won fair and square."  Turning her smile on the troubador, daring him to say different, she stared him down as she sidled over torwards Reya, hugging her close.  Poor girl looked cold and truthfully, so was she, now that the adrenaline of the moment was fading.<br/><br/>"You did good, Reya." she whispered into the elven girl's ear as she sqeezed her shoulder gently.