Moonspear try the ointment

Alaric had a lot on his mind. But he still stuck to the borders. Made sure everyone was taken care of. Keeping those who didn't belong out. He cursed Pala for her abrupt departure and also thanked her for the reminder that it was okay not to help everyone and you could choose to move on with no regrets. Forgive yourself as it were 

And that was the rub wasn't it. He didn't think he had been wrong. She had not told the whole truth and assumptions had been made. So had threats. She brought trouble and Alaric hated trouble. 

Another one was on the doorstep. Amd Alaric wound himself down to them. Can I help you?