The group recognized the merman's possible intention to retreat and regroup with other sea folk to discuss how to deal with Rain and the situation. Though it carried the risk of a stronger sea folk force returning, they had few alternatives. They had to accept this risk for the sake of seeking a peaceful solution.
Rain acted decisively, freeing the captured merman, who wasted no time returning to the ocean. This unexpected turn left the colossal sea monsters and other sea folk shocked. They had expected a continued fight but were now uncertain about what had just happened.
"I guess we just have to wait now," Lorene said while watching the sea folk retreating alongside the monsters. "I don't know if we're lucky or unlucky by capturing someone who apparently is important to them."
"My healing magic isn't that good, but we should go and tend the wounded," Branden said. "You two should move away and then prepare for both outcomes."
