Ouroboros Spine the fall of the house of usher

No. She didn't understand and Ashlar had, somehow, found his courage. He took a small step sideways, placing himself between Kukutux and Avicus. They did not come here to fight, and if she was going to attack, then she could attack him.

He belongs home with us. If... if you need payment, then I can give it. Whatever he did. Just let him leave with us. He won't come back. Ashlar kept his head up but his gaze lowered. He didn't want to challenge her on her own border, but he did not like the way she spoke to Avicus.

It was something like anger stirring, an emotion that was rare for the gentle bard. But she'd taken his friend's tongue, made her suffer, and now wasn't even listening. He had patience in hopes of getting through, but he would not back down yet. There was a way to make this right - he was sure of it.