The tiny figure of a Faela buzzed up near Sassy's shoulder. She smiled at him as he balanced himself on her shoulder then buzzed off to greet Jia. It appeared that the two knew each other, which did not surprise Sassy.<br/><br/>The surprise was all on the face of Jia as the one she had been having romantic dreams about suddenly flew down from above and wrapped his arms around her in a hug. Her mouth flew open in an 'O' and she blinked several times like a ninny. "Jord! I did not expect to see you here! Oh...yes I am alive." her smile faded as she suddenly gave in to the tears she had been holding back. "Iris...and Gaily...are gone..." she sniffed and desperately searched for a handkerchief.<br/><br/>The clerk, who had been taken aback by her tirade suddenly found himself handing the sniffling Faela a large square sheet of cotton he had tucked in his pocket for emergencies. "It's all right, Jiana Silvermane. I have been told of your bravery. If you wish to go on this mission, I am sure the Captain will have no objections. Keep this, you may need it."<br/><br/>Jia accepted the cloth gratefully and dried her tears. Suddenly the comfort of a strong pair of arms was something she needed. She found herself leaning on Jord almost automatically as her wings drooped in her despair.<br/><br/>(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-mY2ck9YCeE/TQbN_wnUSaI/AAAAAAAABs8/5V4RBoSIt-c/s1600/182fd931ddd8d0_full.png)