"As soon as possible," Stormrider replied. "We can't guarantee there won't be another attack if we sit around twiddling our thumbs for hours. You need the least preparation so you may as well stay here and get to know Elena better if you want." He and Marash left the tower to prepare the dragon half of the force, Elena leaping off Marash's shoulder and landing delicately on the ground.<br/><br/>"A pleasure to meet you three," She said to Muroe, Barkeley and Aurora. "My son has told me all about you."<br/><br/>"All good I hope," Barkeley said with a slight laugh as he bowed to her. "He certainly had nothing bad to say about you."<br/><br/>"Well he knows I could kick his butt without even trying even at my age," she replied with a slight giggle.