Ankyra Sound I WOULDN'T SINK LIKE A STONE [mandatory saltwinter meeting]

He had caught the scent of a foreigner upon the salted breeze, but was not quick enough to subvert their approach. Njal appeared in time for Caiaphas' return from the borders and her brief meeting with the other leader, though he wasn't aware of this until she began to gather the ragtag group and begin to speak. He lingered while others appeared; but it was a stranger that spoke up first -- and Njal was silent, listening and yet hardly contemplative as he did so. He was in the same frame of mind as this odd woman, but he did not feel like wasting the energy to voice his concern. Battle was ingrained in him too, so there was a struggle in him briefly. In knowing that he was nearly too old for such adventure, yet wishing for the satisfaction of a good fight, Njal was conflicted.