"I blame myself."  Randal says simply as he lands nearby, his large, white feathered wings folding behind his back.  "Obviously, the lizardfolk's ambush directed their strongest attack on our formost rider, expecting her to be our strongest warrior, no doubt.  That does not salve my guilt, however." He shakes his head angrily.  "I let my rage at their unwarranted and cowardly ambush drive me into a near beserker rage.  I flew into battle, heedless of anyone else, or their peril.  Only with the valiant warrior, Ceily's, death, did I come to my senses and realize my mistake."<br/><br/>He sighs heavily.  "I should have gone to her aid at once and healed her.  Then, we might have ALL come through this pointless battle intact.". His eye light with some inner fire.  "I'll not fail so again!  I will guard all your lives as if they were my own, for as long as I have the strength to do so."  He nods firmly, resolute.  "This I so vow."