1. Arrival in Abberton

While the show continues, Martha sees to her dismay the beginnings of a brawl. She rushes over to the direction of the animal trough and fills up a bucket with water. One of the first lessons the old monks taught her was to take a cold dip when tempers ran hot. This would be a little different, but she hopes it will be close enough.

Skirting around the edges of the fray, the dwarf woman avoids the attention of the combatants and looks for a good moment to unload the bucket's contents over the disruptive villagers.

Despite the searing pain radiating through her body from the vicious blow she had just endured, Vespera refuses to succumb to weakness. With gritted teeth and steely resolve, she shakes off the agony, blood trickling down her scalp, her focus unwavering as she prepares to confront the escalating chaos unfolding before her.

Given the escalating situation and Vespera's commitment to resolving it without resorting to lethal force, her decision to release her grip on the polearm and intervene by grappling Gray's opponent is a wise one. Despite the pain from the woman's attack, Vespera channels her inner strength and focuses on defusing the conflict.

As she moves to restrain the husband, her movements are swift and decisive, fueled by a determination to protect her circus family and restore order to the chaos. With practiced efficiency, she aims to immobilize the man without causing him harm, using her martial prowess to subdue him swiftly and effectively.

With a swift and determined motion, Vespera's arm snakes out, encircling the husband's neck in a firm but controlled grip. Her voice, though strained from the pain still lingering in her body, carries an air of authority and resolve.

"Really, sir," she says, her tone firm but measured. "Let's take this outside, away from the stands and the innocent bystanders. There's no need for this violence here." Her words are a plea for reason, a reminder that civility and respect should prevail even in the face of conflict.

The ratfolk is late to the commotion once again. He stands nearby with a dagger in hand in case any other decided to join in the fight..

The man is grabbed by Vespera as in her post.

Gray sizes up the drunk again, preparing for an attack....

Gray uses what he learned to throw a couple more punches at the drunk with focused accuracy

Gray throw the punch to the man who is blocked by Vespera and hit him (3 + 4 = 7) But the Ruffian does not seem to be bothered much by the hit

The Woman tries to hit Vespera with her fists in order to help her husband

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Her hits are powerful and Vespera fall unconscious (non-lethal strike), the man get up and is ready to fight Gray again.

Gray moves quick, hoping to find a way to take the an down before he can hurt anyone else.