Dagbar had to admit, this young druid was handling the situation better than he was. Her initial surprise was already hidden behind a resolute demeanor and squared shoulders.
“The elves have him,” Daughter Gaidel said, as if she was a guard making a report.
Dagbar could have laughed at his good fortune. The idea only lasted for a moment, though as the news silenced the room. The Elders were wise enough to mask their emotions, but all of them cast glances at Dagbar. The two druids had locked eyes and Dagbar could see the internal struggle in each of them. Daughter Bosand pushed down first shock, and then anger, while Daughter Gaidel dealt with fear. Behind each, their shieldwarden's were eyeing the other and looked ready to take the struggle to a more physical place.
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