David's confession of feeling "different" widened Leara's smirk into a broad smile. She was not an ugly woman by any means, but the seriousness that had been a side effect of her training took smiles like this and threw them away. The way her face softened and changed with a smile alarmed even her at times, although it was not a bad thing. This particular smile was reserved for this moment of truth as David experienced for the first time what his true powers felt like. Hopefully he was beginning to understand the his real purpose, the very purpose Leara had sought him out for.<br/><b><br/>
"You are going to feel different, David."</b>Leara mentioned cheekily.<b>"You just transported us through a magical portal after engaging in combat with a being that could have eaten your soul if he really wanted to."</b>The blonde warrior took a few steps down the path, beckoning for David to follow her.<b>"Lucky for you, he did not. Lucky for me, he was more easy to evade than I expected."</b>The conversation dropped for a moment after that, and as someone that was uncomfortable with silence, Leara grew desperate to fill it with conversation. David was in a new world - he had a lot of excitement awaiting him as they journeyed to Neria. She could only imagine the questions and comments that ran through his head as he took in his first real experience with Eldorath. Leara knew the beauty of this place. The world spoke to her. She'd been told that was what made her stand out from the others within her rank.<br/><b><br/>
"It's beautiful, isn't it?"</b>She asked as they walked down the path. The vehicle could not be seen anymore, but the comforting sounds of the wildlife around them echoed like a song.<b>"Eldorath is a beautiful realm. More vibrant than your Earth, if I must say. Your world lacks many of our colors."</b>The odd clothing she wore stuck to her skin as sweat began to pool on her body. The temperature was a warm, tropical number, and her clothing was not conducive to comfortable traveling. With a frustrated sigh, she continued though. There was nothing she could do about it until they reached their destination.<b>"We are traveling to a city named Neria. When we arrive, you'll be escorted into the citadel to meet with the council to discuss why you have been transported here. From there, your true adventure begins."</b>Leara smiled into the trees, her eyes continuing to look down the path.<b>"I think you'll enjoy Neria, David. It's beauty is unsurpassed. The buildings are made of white stone and the people are so lovely. You'll be fed only the finest foods and you'll know the comfort that the city is known for."<br/>
</b><br/>Leara continued to speak, hoping that she was not overwhelming him with too much information.<b>"Neria is the capital of the Kingdom known as Pardoria. We are ruled by the council as a Republic, each member of the council coming from one of our designated regions to ensure all citizens of Pardoria are represented. Not all kingdoms within Eldorath are structured as this one is, but we are the solace for many individuals across the realm. Pardoria is a melting pot of sorts - you will see many types of individuals during your time here. I will give you a bit of caution though, David."</b>Leara turned so that she was walking backwards on the path, staring at him as she spoke.<b>"Pardoria will seem like Utopia on the outside, but I fear we have our own problems just as the other Kingdoms in Eldorath do. Ours may not be as hefty as some, but there are adversaries who like to capitalize upon our faults."<br/>
</b><br/>With a shrug, her smile returned and she moved to walk normally once more.<b>"Perhaps you'll have time to explore the Kingdom. The true essence of Pardoria lies inside the small communities elsewhere inside of it's borders."</b>