The Library was fascinating to the tiny Faela. Tall shelves of dark walnut wood were stacked to the tall ceilings with scrolls and tomes of all sizes and shapes. There were labels as to what the stacks were about, so it was easy for the Librarian to find something when asked.<br/><br/>The Elder Mage made quite a show as he insisted that he was entitled to pore over every scroll that had to do with the Ebon Mist. They needed every last bit of information available to help the heroes to succeed in their mission. Dermin the Librarian was not about to let the Elder mage simply take what he wanted. "You will have to sign out each scroll or tome and use the Library research room to study them. They are too important to be let out of the Library! Do you know what a hassle it is to try and track down missing books or scrolls?"<br/><br/>As they argued, Jia flew up to the tops of shelves and poked her nose in a number of dusty tomes. She knew how to read, she was educated, but the system the Librarian used was confusing to her. The whirring of her wings did not help the dust problem, soon it had her sneezing!<br/><br/>The sound of a sneeze had Dermin furious. "Come down from there! Or I will set you to work dusting every shelf! I will not tolerate sneezing in my Library!" He stood there with hands on his hips glaring at the tiny Faela.<br/><br/>Jia blushed and returned to the table where Paolintus was trying his best to remain patient. "Sorry, I am just trying to be helpful."<br/><br/>Paolintus stood up and glared at the Librarian. "This young Faela is a heroine. She was the one who brought us the news of the Ebon Mist rising again, treat her with respect!" his tone had gone close to being dangerous.<br/><br/>Dermin looked down his nose at the Elder Mage. "I am not afraid of you. My position is secure. I am the third cousin of His royal Majesty and he has entrusted me with the responsibility of taking charge of all the written materials of the Royal Library. I take my job seriously! You would not believe the thieves that take the books and never return them!"<br/><br/>He did however glance at Jia with a modicum of respect. "I trust you will be justly rewarded. I know His Majesty is a kind and generous King. Now what is it you want, information on the Ebon Mist? It's right over here, and none of this material leaves the Library. Is that clear?" He showed them to a shelf with many scrolls and tomes stacked neatly on a book case. He watched them like a hawk as they set to work.<br/><br/>Jia did what she could, putting all her energy into the work. It helped her to forget the loss of her friends. When they had finished compiling the report she accompanied Paolintus to the throne room and waited as he gave the King his report.<br/><br/>After all had been discussed, she decided she would accompany the expedition to the ruins. She was determined to prove she was capable of great things. The idea of her being a heroine was novel. It made her smile that Paolintus considered her that. The tiny Faela went to the nearest Inn and booked a room. Then cleaned up and dressed in her best working armor, she went to the Guard Captain's waiting room. She was excited to see so many people there.<br/><br/>The tall handsome Ranger outside the door seemed very competent, though he had a strange smell coming from him. She smiled and entered the office. The clerk took one look at her and rolled his eyes. He was very clearly running out of patience. "What do you want, Faela?"<br/><br/>Jia was not about to be discounted because she was only two feet tall. She fluffed her wings out to the full width and stated proudly. "I was there when the Ebon Mist was discovered. I have lost two very dear friends to its menace. I will not stand by idly while the danger persists. I am going to go on this mission. His Royal Majesty has already confirmed this. Are you going to argue? I know where it is located and I will be there. Is that clear?" her eyes sparked with a violet fire.<br/><br/>(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-mY2ck9YCeE/TQbN_wnUSaI/AAAAAAAABs8/5V4RBoSIt-c/s1600/182fd931ddd8d0_full.png)