After Kael was done, the Water Point emptied out. Velmourns pulled their children close and walked away with their flasks held tight. Stonefangs gathered in tight groups and left in silence, their shoulders still tense, their hands still half-ready even when their weapons were no longer raised.
Snow continued to fall, but it didn't soften anything.
Morvain and Aelindra stayed behind for a while, speaking in low voices with the Water Wardens and the guards.
Lavinia moved to the side, checking the baby from a distance with one of her spirits, making sure the bruise was not worse than it looked. The Stonefang mother did not trust anyone touching her child, but she did not block Lavinia either.
Lavinia's Aura… eased her mind in some way.
As for Kael, he watched the lanes until the last rope was pulled away and the last container was lifted off the ground.
Only then did he turn and go to…
The residential quarter.
