It was with relief Jia looked around the room. These were all fine people and she was lucky they had them to go on this mission. "Yes we need to have Paolentis cast the protection spell on us before we leave. I have my travel gear ready. I think the Arch Mage is waiting in the Throne room with the King to give us a send off. I am ready to go."<br/><br/>She reached out to grasp Jord's hand. How lucky she was to have the handsome Faela beside her! She smiled at him in encouragement.<br/><br/>Sassy had smiled as she joined Rel in waiting for the Captain to make his decision. She leaned over slightly to him and whispered. "He knows his job, I hope we are just as lucky when a leader is chosen among us to lead."<br/><br/>She got up then and came forward. "I am ready as well, Captain."