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Teiluj made a puzzled face but tried to hide it. That hurting people to be strong wasn't even close to what she was trying to say. Before she could even begin to stumble over trying to explain what she had meant, the conversation had turned. "I was hidden from the war, mamma feared for my life." Teiluj mentioned absently. Realizing that the war had effected so many is such a hard way. Perhaps despite her distaste for her mothers constant need to keep her safe, maybe in the end the Alkidike woman had been well meaning in the end. Something Teiluj hadn't really noticed until recently.

"At least you survived it." Teiluj offered.

"My mother is bound in some Traditions." Teiluj admitted running her hand along her neck. "She thinks this was a foolish way to step in on things. It lost them some of their pride and even weakened the vision many saw of them... you know... the one where Alkidike are supposed to be feared?" Teiluj herself knew well the traditions of the Alkidike and while she followed Aisha there was only so much she could do. Only so close she could get before being threatened or cast away.

"Mother stayed out only as much as she could. She's a powerful warrior after all. But I think she believes the war was stupid. Aside from that she doesn't tell me much more than to 'stay away from the obans'" Sighing as she continued to rub her neck Teiluj looked up at the earthling and gave a chuckle. "You know, I used to think that Oban's were just a bunch of shadow-men with glowing red eyes. It's actually quite funny, I was so shocked the first time I met one. Well I've only ever met one."

"Hey!" Teiluj giggled trying to pull an angry face at Niadra when she teased her about the obans. She couldn't help it when her mind went wild with stories. The mention of Niadra's troupe had Teiluj pausing in their walk.

"Speaking of your troupe." She turned to face the girl with a slight tilt of her head. "While I appreciate your company thus far you should probably go back. I will be safe on my own from here. I have Pacju and Starline. Both are fierce in battle. And I have to reach a certain point before nightfall. I hope you understand. Perhaps in the future we will meet again when you come to Jauhar. Or Ast more specifically."

Giving her a wave Teiluj took off at a quick pace into the trees. It didn't feel right letting the girl tag along with her for so long when she had a troupe she needed to stay close by with.