<strong>"Hm."</strong>Sophronia looked sadly at the cluster of saplings that marked the grave sites. One day, she would be able to do better than a few trees to mark their passing. One day... But not today.<br/><br/><strong>"Whatever the quality of his trappings,"</strong>Sophie addressed Harmony,<strong>"His power was no false front." She gestured to the scorch mark his lightning bolt had blasted into the ground. "It's a strange new age we've entered, and it's still early. I have no doubt that his apparel would have caught up with his ability given time."</strong><br/><br/>She turned to speak to the others.<strong>"We're probably safe for the moment. I can't imagine that someone like that would have tolerated much in the way of neighbors, but I want to get moving soon as well. Should we set out during the night, or wait till morning? And does anyone know where Alex got off to?"</strong>