The trek back to Ashenfall was not a celebratory one. People mourned their friends and family and were angered by Rick's betrayal. They were grateful that they were able to kill all the bandits, some of them even getting revenge, but that didn't make the feeling of loss any better.
"What's up with them?"
"They lost a lot of people."
"My son! Is my son with you?!"
Many people who knew about the raid rushed to the adventurers, hoping to find their loved one still with them. Some were fortunate enough to find their friends and families; others were not.
Gwen's face went from neutral to sad in an instant. "I feel bad for them. The pain of losing someone you love...I cant begin to imagine how that must feel. Even though I hate my family, I wouldn't want them to die."
