A drop in the bucket

Sam smiled at Jigano's promise, even after their argument, but he actually knew despite his fears it likely wasn't actually needed. "Thank you, but...a while ago Wessex actually pulled out a knife to threaten me with and I stood up to her. I think...I might be alright." It had been terrifying, but he'd survived. Even if he couldn't fight, he had his barrier, which would still hold her back at least for a while. He supposed this was not all that either of them needed, it was true enough, but he couldn't give Jigano what he wanted. At least he could keep the promise the bard asked of him as he stood up to leave. "I was going to anyway. I'll bring back anything I make for the guild, of course - I want everyone, all of us, to benefit from exploring the new space available to us." Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child