Joe cleaned the last of the feast off of his lips,f eeling it's enchantment warming his bones and strengthening his heart.<br/><br/>"It seems that the plan of Emry's arriving to petition for a place as a mercenary, and bringing Wilma as a gift, hs the best chance of success."<br/><br/>He crossed to his bunk and pulled down his sword, pulling it out a little ways to check the cold iron blade and the soft, blue-white glow of Jupiter's power.  "The protection of the feast will only last for twelve hours."