Zain's nostril's flared ever so slightly.  When he realized they were heading towards one of the gates that would let out on the south, he'd stated to feel disappointed not to be going to a more fertile land.<br/><br/>Seeing the desert, though, a sense of excitement and curiosity welled up quickly.<br/><br/>"I think I'm going to like this direction," he offed to Windrider.  He couldn't look at the six armed girl now without his heart fluttering and blood heating.  Despite spending the better part of the trip alone with wind rider, his desire for her was only growing. They'd satisfied each other multiple times, but his yearning to claim her maidenhead and make her a woman—his woman—and only grown.<br/><br/>Then to Shan Xi.  "Please permit me to take the lead."<br/><br/>He briefly caressed the coiled vine on his belt, then started through the gate.