Little Jimmy was nearly in love with  the beautiful lady who had created the opportunity for him to be seated close to his hero. All the words of his magnificence that Jimmy had not been able to keep from spewing forth were now blossoming into a pride that threatened to burst his chest. Millicent had made it possible for a portion of his dream of manhood to come true and he unobtrusively took a chair close to Kell. At first, he leaned forward to glean the gossip from the travelers but then he noticed the stern thoughtfullness of the men and schooled his face to match.<br/><br/>He sat up straight, trying to square his shoulders as Kell did. When Kell rubbed his hand over his whiskers, Jimmy did also, regretting that he had no day old rasp to match it. He saw with pride that the healer was fascinated at his sudden promotion to the rank of men. Little Jimmy even winked at her. She turned her red head but not before he caught the soft smile on her face. Little Jimmy frowned and turned his attention back to the table.<br/><br/>The beautiful face of Millicent filled his sight and he was flooded with gratitude toward her. She was the first person who had taken him seriously, as a man and he prayed to the Holy Virgin that he would live to repay her generosity.<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~~<br/>Isolde nodded as Jarvan explained his lack of an active power. She understood the advantages and disadvantages. Suddenly she realized that he spoke of magic as simply as if it were water. This man understood and did not fear magic.