Yeah, I know, but...Gale's upset, and those guys seem to want a fight. Isn't it letting them win if you let them get you mad? I know you'll win, but even so...

[ her free hand goes up to help steady gale on her shoulder, and she doesn't protest the change. if nothing else, at least she can keep gale out of the fight if sync ignores her request. ]

Let's go back to Upper Nuren for now.