Noctisardor Bypass souda

etienne gave his reply, and heda's shoulders unknotted from tension's release, though it was quickly replaced by a deep worry for him.
anselm and heda stared at each other for a long moment. she stood at last, and in the manner of a woman pulling a threadbare shawl around her shoulders, she turned and moved gracelessly back in the direction of dawnleaf.