Semult paused in his current position of cover to listen to the announcement. Once the silence returned his face twisted to puzzlement as he thought it through. After a few moments he stood and moved out into the open. "She could have killed us all back there. Between that and her reaction to the one that hurt Sera I think she means the full retreat. Why? Beyond me to know her full reasoning. Best I can figure she wants to minimize generating any more resistance for her supposed rule later." He waves his hand pointing out the city's devastation. "I think we're beyond that though."

He turns to Tellos. "Your mom should be safe at home for now. We can still stop by to check on her, but she may be more comfortable staying home than a crowded Inn. Either way we need to head back and report to the Queen."