As the battle wound down faster than she could swing a  blade, Ariana tended to her allied wounded and gave a stabilizing spell to one of the assailants who was clearly still alive.<br/>Then she offered her shoulder to Ariana to help the mermaid inside.  Being a bit late to the conversation in that fashion, she settled down into a chair and processed the happenings--resisting the urge to inform Horo and Nic she'd be joining them shortly.  She could just surprise them if she felt like it.<br/>"We're doing more mapping than trading, Zharia.  A local guide or two who can take care of themselves would be good to have."