"Black reached them first. We heard them screaming and ran toward the sound. He was standing in their cell when we got there. The guards were dead."
"I helped undo the bigger girl's shackles," Della added. "She kept looking at his helmet with worry, so I told her she was safe and that he was a good man."
Tavi said, "The other one went straight to her father. He held her so tightly..."
Her voice weakened. Brena reached across the space between their chairs and squeezed her hand.
"They're both fine," she reminded her friend.
"I know."
The Guildmaster allowed them a moment before continuing.
"Black spoke highly of the travelers. Did they work well together?"
"Yes," Della replied. "Their shieldbearer fought beside me. She made sure I wasn't hurt afterward."
"Their healer helped Lady Seraphiel with the prisoners," Brena said. "Everyone helped."
"They seemed comfortable taking his assistance?" Veshara asked.
Della looked up at her.
