<span style="color: #FF4000"><br/>The two men were a fascinating study of contrasts to Jace, as they made their way toward the Citadel. Terran was so serious, that she found herself wanting to bring a smile to his face; it seemed he was one of those people that carried a weight upon his shoulders that he just couldn't-or wouldn't-put down. Jay on the other hand, had an air of mischief about him that glimmered behind his dark eyes, and she found herself smirking at him more than once as he dropped his casual remarks along the journey, even scowling after his dragon comment. She suspected he didn't quite buy the lie she told, but there wasn't anything she would do to remedy that. Not now. She really just needed their help while her ankle rested, and in the morning, her plan was to be gone with the dawn.<br/><br/>The sight of the Citadel and the village skirted about its base, was really rather awe-inspiring to Jace, who'd never seen anything like it before. Scarlet banners dominated the scene, but she had little use for the Imperials, whose presence they indicated. So far, in her young life, she'd managed to avoid the law, or any of their ilk. She looked down from her pack horse perch, watching her two companions as Jay spoke. She couldn't help but wonder at why they might be headed to the Citadel itself, although she really had little knowledge of the place herself. There were always rumors to be heard, like how those that went there, never returned to their homes. Frankly, she couldn't imagine why anyone of sound mind would undertake such a venture. She much rather get rich. Maybe then, she could use that to track down the family that had abandoned her as a child.<br/><br/>Her eyes widened at the sarcastic tone to Jay's usually light voice, and attempted to lighten the mood, which had taken a dramatic turn toward somber. "Perhaps, before the two of you go charging off to never be heard from again, we find an Inn? Get some grub. Wash the trail dust off." Her lips curved in a cheeky grin, as she added, "Have a couple drinks..." Little Fox squeezed her knees together, urging the pony forward until the reins pulled taught in Terran's hand. "C'mon you two. Let a girl thank you for saving her hide!"<br/></span>