'We are, about six days from Yezud, which isn't saying much, but that is the closest we are to civilization. Three days of travel north through the jungle, then three more over the desert. I am not sure which is more preferable, jungle or desert. The ocean is a few days south of here, although we traveled over land, via camel and wagon' he advised her.<br/><br/>'Do you have any skills? Everyone here is entitled to a share of whatever we get out of the expedition, and in return for your help, I would be more than happy to render payment for services. It is likely to get dangerous at some point' he added. 'Ruins being what they are and all' he said. He swore that her skin was cooler to the touch than it should be, perhaps it was just the jungle heat and humidity getting to his senses.