The Tangle [M] And roar beside the lions thinking how is it so easy

He didn't understand. She wanted to ask something? And Augur was leaving. He watched uncertainly as the other man turned and began to depart, unsure why. Ashlar didn't wish to be in his way and worried, now, that he had upset him. That wasn't something he'd ever wished to do.

I didn't... he said to the retreating form, but cut it off and looked down, ashamed. She wanted something from them, wanted them not to fight. He had no desire to either, but somehow, he had done wrong here. He would wait.

He had probably wronged her as well, ruining the joy of their reunion in some way. He hadn't realized that she knew Augur or that he would be here now. He should have come another day. He should have been more careful, paid more attention. So many things. His posture dropped more submissively, but he didn't make a move forward yet. He didn't want to make things worse.