The Knights of Chemois were familiar with Alix and knew how dear he was to their commander.
They had seen him once before get emotional over the knight's departure. There was no question that seeing him in such a state would affect him greatly again.
Sir Trenton stayed with the Knights of Chemois and continued corralling the knights who came with him to vacant rooms so they could rest. Most were exhausted from riding through the night but only a few could sleep. To see Commander Lothian torn apart in such a way and the state of their second in command were images that would be burned into their minds for a long time.
The red-haired Hydrogian knight saw Irene fretting over something. She paced back and forth in front of the inn and, when all the knights were finally settled off in different directions, he approached her.
