Ariadne nodded. "Fighting happens a lot. More than it should. I just think that being here makes us special. It takes us out of the place where our fighting seems to make sense. And makes us realize how little it really does make sense."

Which wasn't to say she wouldn't have her claws out if the Red Dragon or one of his lieutenants arrived in Trench.

She absolutely would.

But maybe there was a chance they'd learn the error of their ways.