Subject Kal makes amends

As Ragnar is checking for the wounded, Kal sheathes his sword, says a quick prayer to Corellon Larethian, and then walks purposefully toward the half-orc.

Harp is taken aback at first. Kal had been pointedly keeping his distance from him since their last "conversation". Bracing himself for another battle, Harp warily addresses Kal: "You fought well, are you wounded?"

"I'm unhurt, thank you, Harp." Kal replies. "I'd like to talk to you for a minute."

Harp is shocked. This is the first time the Elf has called him by his name. Kal has always addressed him as "Half-Orc" or "Half-Human". Too confused to muster a response, Harp simply nods.

"I've wronged you." Kal begins, "I was blinded by your race and by your looks. I believed you were a creature of evil, and I wanted desperately to prove it to the rest of the party. When it became clear that you weren't an instrument of Grumish, I hated you even more. In that moment, I became the instrument of evil, and I regret my actions deeply. I'm sorry for the things I said and did, and I thank you for your patience."

Kal goes quiet for a moment, gathering his thoughts.

"You're a good fighter and a great man, and there is no evil in you. I am honored to call you my leader in this quest. Please accept my apology, and let us put this rivalry behind us."

Kal offers his sword hand for Harp to shake.