<em>Alissara's hand gives his a small squeeze back and she smiles up at him, nervous and excited, but without a trace of fear in her face.<br/><br/>"I believe you."<br/><br/>When they step through the portal, the first thing he notes is that they stand about ankle deep in the water, which he can immediately tell is a sea of holy water. The second thing he notes is the squeak he hears from his companion, who obviously was expecting not to land in the water. The laugh of the angel is amused, but not condescending, and sounds like silver bells ringing on a crisp, cool night, though the air itself is quite balmy. Towers of silver and marble dot the base of the towering mountain.</em>