"A demon in Wallund? What is this war coming to?"
"It's like dark forces are coming out to smite us all. This was never the will of Ansgar. He never wanted us to strike out at the snake, only contain him. Even snake's have a purpose, you know."
And other such conversations went on through the room, causing even Petrin, who could keep a level head, to get dizzy.
"Please, please, everyone, I know you're all worried but we're safe.. really," her voice pressed, eyes sincere. She turned to Seldon. "He's our hero... The Hero of Wallund. We shouldn't be fearful, not of him or what has happened, but thankful we were blessed and spared."