You have been through a great trial. Even the most skilled of warriors would need time to heal and rest.

[ She has also borne witness to several who consider themselves the strongest of their comportment losing face when confronted with the first real danger beyond the training field. It is why she feels ever-confident in her assessment of him now, as she reaches out to gently cradle his face in her palm. ]

And what are we in possession of, save time?