<div class="floatleft">(http://i66.tinypic.com/2diegso.jpg)</div><br/><br/>If Mia noticed anything unusual about Ember's behavior, either during their expedition, or sitting at the bar, she gave no sign.  Or, at least no more sign than she gave anyone else.  She regarded Ember curiously, head tilted to the side, her dark eyes thoughtful.  Of course, she also did that to Cassia when she drummed her fingers on the pommel of her sword, or Valva when she did most things.<br/><br/>On the other hand, she was also somewhat distracted by the events of the morning.  It seemed to her that the more her body was pawed at, the harder it became to push them away.  If she had chosen not to, gave in instead of resisting... Mia shook her head, her raven-black hair spilling about her bare shoulders.  Perhaps she would meditate on the matter before she slept that night.<br/><br/>She gave Cassia a nod, a smile touching her lips.  "As long as it is for pretend, I think that will be okay, yes?"  She gave a quick glance at Valva to confirm.  "As recruits, I think we will have an easier time to keep her safe.  I think it is a good plan."