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Tamora nodded at Jonas' response to her challenge. She was struck by how generously he admitted his error and how he even gave them more information. For a moment she envied Lorath's easy manner with strangers that had gained them such valuable knowledge so quickly. She realised though that it would be dangerous to rely on the perceptions of others - particularly humans not born in the forest. She appeared to come to a conclusion.
Turning back to Lorath she said, "I am happy to travel with you to this lake but first I will explore the immediate area around this clearing. While I'm gone you speak to the people in this settlement and see if we can learn more. I will be back in an hour."
She approached Bas and lowering her gaze, she quietly said "Learned one, I would appreciate your wisdom on my patrol"
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