Aelmara gave him a small sad smile.<strong>"Yes, the land is aching for some relief. </strong>she wrapped her arms around herself as they walked along.<strong>You must need some rest, I insist on buying your first drink.</strong>she said firmly as she fell into stride with him. She gave him a small smile and tucked her hair behind her ear. She hadn't expected anyone to want to end the suffering of the land as well as its people. She'd expected some barrier between her and any comrades but it'd be nice to have someone with similar ideals.