Peace is the most important thing in this uneasy world. It's the mission statement of this community. It should be something that Lazarus is willing to put his life on the line for, and even though he's afraid, he's also in a leadership position. To crawl into a hole with those who trusted him enough to follow him to a strange land would feel wrong.

He shakes his head. "He let you go once. I don't think he would again. You're brave to offer, but I think my chances are better alone. Please see to your arm."