Lentan threw up his fist, smiling and joining in the Slayers' chant as the other humans rapidly followed suit.  Even Merelli, who hd just emerged from the hospital/warehouse to see the team off, joined in, chanting "freedom" in his native language.<br/><br/>The celebration died down a bit and Lentan raised both his hands for silence.  He looked at the Slayers with a wide grin.  "You took the words right out of my mouth."  He clapped Arget on the back as the halfbreed climbed into the truck.<br/><br/>"Ride fast and quietly," he said to them all.  "I wish you all the luck we have.  All of the Resistance is behind you.  I look forward to your return."<br/><br/>He turned to Chiro... and noticed that the serpent was standing tall, his throat bloated with air and his wings unfurled.  Janus, who was closest to him, was slowly backing away, unsure of what this meant.<br/><br/>"Chiro?" Lentan asked.