<strong> Aeryn Sunlight<br/>Magna Sophia chapterhouse, Point respite<br/>With everybody, and starting to enjoy herself</strong><br/><br/><br/>A stony look at Tabetha<br/><br/>"I've given considerable thought to assembling an expedition. All of these are people I have known before the voyage or met on the ship.  Dra Sirdu is a dangerous place, and I very much want to stay alive long enough to deliver my findings to the proper authorities."<br/><br/><br/>"As to them benig on your list of people to fine?" Aeryn's head tilted back slightly.  "I'm pleased to know that the commandant does seem to recognize talent when she hears about it."<br/><br/>"Thank you, Erianthe."  Aeryn was almost grinning, but was facing The two newcomer women, carefully not allowing the messenger to see her amusement.  Not caring if it was heard in her voice, however.   "We can get you something light for you to to eat and drink on the way.  I'm sure the commandant's hospitality will be for than sufficient to meet your needs after that."<br/><br/>And now she did turn to face the commandant's emissary, placing a light hand on Eshalu's shoulder.   Pointedly making small sounds of movement, knowing better than to surprise someone when their blood was up.   "No need to be so forceful. This woman is an official messenger, we will of course accompany her as the Commandant requests."<br/><br/>There was a slight but clear emphasis on the last word.<br/>