After that conversation with the veteran, Alice tried to shake off that nagging feeling.
And although she didn't fully succeed, she at least managed to push it aside enough to focus on something productive.
So she decided to go help the rookie with checking on the rest of the inquisitors.
Staying busy had always been her best remedy against thoughts that led nowhere.
Both of them made their way through the makeshift camp one by one, checking on each man, examining the state of their wounds, and making sure everyone was recovering as they should.
And after a good while of work, Alice was able to confirm, with some relief, that everyone was fine.
Tired and bruised, yes, but out of danger.
The villagers' care had been, it had to be admitted, surprisingly effective.
Once satisfied, Alice decided the right thing to do was go find the village chief personally to thank him for everything he'd done for them.
And when she finally found him, she got a surprise.
