Candace was Aaru Village's guardian, a protector and saving grace to the people living there. Right now, she gripped her spear as she fought the rift-hounds that followed the sand that had been disrupted in the storm. She noticed you in the midst, trying to fend for yourself

"Stay back." Candace said as she came swooping in and slaughtering the hounds. Soon after the fight, Candace took you and rushed you inside. That seemed to be the final wave. She glanced back at you, worried for you.