"A few reasons, I think." He admitted, trying to collect his thoughts after the chaos on the ship, and usage of the one power. Even during a moment of calm, he could recall it as if it were still happening. It was a strange thing, combat. When it happens, you don't think about it. But afterwards, it was all one [i]could[/i] think about. But it was certainly not his first time bloodying men, even innocent ones, and he forced it away with a will. He brought his mind back to a week prior, in the chamber with the High Lords. Back to his decision. 

"You weren't there, but when I met with them in the Stone..." He cleared his throat. "The High Lords. They were discussing you, before they caught word you were likely an Aes Sedai." Davian said, looking up at her, and then raising his head. "They decided then and there to execute you. That's not what I do, if I can help it. I catch those that deserve it, and it was clear to me they weren't killing you for stealing, they were killing you for what you were. I don't like Aes Sedai, particularly. Or trust them. Maybe one." He gave a tight lipped smile. "But you're no Darkfriends." 

He rolled his head to loosen his shoulders, and placed a strong hand on his trapezius, massaging it firmly. "And, since we're both being honest, even then I wasn't going to help. But I heard a story teller in the tavern speak of a prophecy, concerning something about the Eye of the World, and the Lost One. Great Serpent and Sightburner. I'd only heard of the Eye of the World before, but it made me think more of you in that cell, and I realized I had put you there. So I went and helped before I convinced myself not to. Was probably the drink."

A poor excuse, but he wanted to lighten the mood. He chuckled, giving a nonchalant shrug. "Might have made a mistake, seeing as I would likely be dining on a fine roast with some good music, maybe some drink, about now. A heavy purse in my lap. Lady Alteima owing me a favor, besides. But the wheel weaves as it wills, and here we are."

Land was in sight now, but it was still a slim line in the distance. One could squint and lose it in the vast blue of the sea.