[Des observes the whole scene from Mark's supposed final blow to Dimitris's failed strike against Alainn that hit Rose to Rose's own extremely violent real final blow, and hears Rose's words to Dimitris as well (listen 29), his expression ice cold. As Elena disengages, however, he steps out of the circle with her, remaining about a pace behind her, putting himself between her and the circle so that if anyone tries to go to her, they'll have to push past him, while he observes everyone else taking stock of the victory.]
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