Upholding Reputation

"How's the situation?" 

Antalya glanced at Greg, checking the dwarf's pulse and quietly exhaling in relief before asking.

"I messed up, Lilianne was taken by Red Eye."

Ali glanced at Antalya, her pale blue artificial pupils betraying no emotion.

"I chased after them but couldn't catch up, then I found Greg on the ground... he must have been knocked out by Red Eye."

"I'm very sorry, it's my responsibility."

Ali's voice carried self-reproach, but that wasn't the answer Antalya was looking for.

"Look up at me!" Antalya suddenly said loudly.

"The Ali I know isn't someone so fragile! We still have a chance, and your punishment will come after you've made amends for your mistake through your actions!"

"A chance?" Ali paused, "We still have a chance?"

"You should be able to see even this!" Antalya responded.