'That wasn't necessary.' Acala said via a mind link after holding Dawn's hand for secrecy. 'I know I wronged Nalrond, and there is no point in increasing our score.'
'It was necessary.' She replied. 'You are free to feel guilty for what you have done, just like I'm free to be angry for what the Rezars have done to me. Also, I don't like Friya's self-righteous attitude.
'I won't let her bully you, let alone me!'
'That wasn't necessary.' Nalrond said via a mind link after holding Friya's arm to calm her down. 'Yes, I hate Acala, and I'll never forgive him. Yet everything Dawn said is right.
'The Rezars did terrible things to her, and even if Acala didn't betray us, it was only a matter of time before she found someone who'd help her escape.' It pained Nalrond greatly to admit it, but he did it nonetheless.
