You hold Dena by the shoulders and try to look her in the eyes. "You need to calm down, Dena. You know as well as I do that getting upset is the last thing you need right now." She finally meets your gaze. "We all need to toughen up and move forward logically, or everything will fall apart. You've spent enough time in Ahote's library reading history to know that."
She wipes at her sniffling nose and straightens up. "I guess you're right, Klel. It just hurts when he lies to my face like that. I hope his friend is okay."
You spend a few more minutes talking to Dena, trying to keep things light and cheer her up as much as possible. Eventually she heads for the door.
"I should probably get out of your hair—I'm sure you have plans for this morning. Maybe we could hang out later tonight?"
You nod noncommittally, your mind still hazy from a lack of quality sleep. Dena smiles, heading off on her own as you prepare your breakfast and make plans for the day. You're curious to see what Bly and Jolon might have to offer you now that you've met with Ahote. You also wonder just how Tiva's been holding up. You haven't seen her since your lessons the other day. Hopefully she's healed up properly since being blown off the bridge alongside you.