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Amaris simply kept silent as Carmen replied to Carnatia's words. While she was, in a certain way correct that there was an overwhelmingly possibility that Paladin Thomas had indeed passed away, it was still a bit of a touchy subject, considering there were two people on the group that were particularly close to the paladin.

[color=silver]"Even though the chances Paladin Thomas is still alive are... honestly low, we can't be certain until we actually see his body. Otherwise, as Carmen said, we would be abandoning an ally. Besides, it might be a bit helpful to those who were particularly close to him. To at least allow them to give him a proper burial, I mean."[/color] Amaris said, clearly being careful with her words as she replied to Carnatia after hearing Carmen's words. Discreetly suggesting that if not to follow 'proper procedures' that required to actually see the body before confirming someone dead, it might be something Carmen and perhaps Linceleste might need, emotionally speaking.

[color=silver]"With that said, as soon as we have confirmat-"[/color] Amaris started speaking, before she immediately stopped herself, correcting her own words.

[color=silver]"Sorry, after confirming the status of Paladin Thomas, it would be sensible to return with the information we gathered and await orders... Before acting. Should the higher-ups decide in a retaliatory campaign, we will undoubtedly receive reinforcements, or at least see a bigger military force deployed in the region."[/color] Amaris continued, still being careful with her words as she spoke, especially considering the tense atmosphere after Carmen's last, inflamed reply.

Feeling she had spoke more than enough, Amaris simply looked to the group, nodding as Osric and Carmen agreed on resting for that night before deciding to go to a city. As the silence set in, Amaris discreetly approached Carnatia.

[color=silver]"Carmen might make himself sound tough, but it is clear to see he is suffering after learning the fate of most of Paladin Thomas' group. The high possibility that his dear friend suffered an equally terrible fate is a hard thing to accept. Let's give him some time."[/color] Amaris said in a low tone to Carnatia.

Even though it wasn't long since they were deployed to that region, they had already seem some very disturbing things. The mood was already not great all around. The last thing the group needed was infighting or any conflict among themselves.

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