First Impressions

"She brings shame upon us!"

"Misleading the Young Ones… what in the world was she thinking?"

"The worst part is that those people venture here before everyone. Everyone saw it! How do we explain this?"

The Esteemed Elders were speaking among themselves as they analyzed Gratiana's actions, and the sins she committed as a result of her thoughtless decision.

They completely ignored the penitent-looking Elf before them and discussed very harshly about her—going as far as already talking about potential punishments that could be inflicted on her due to her actions.

In Elven Culture, it was trite that the Young Ones were hardly punished for their actions. They would always be forgiven and corrected for any act they performed. However, Elders were thrust with full responsibility based on any of their actions. 

They had reached the age of accountability, after all.