<div class="floatleft">(http://i66.tinypic.com/2diegso.jpg)</div><br/><br/>Mia watched as the priests, such as they were, walked away, the expression on her features unreadable.  "That went well, did it not?"  She murmured quietly.  Perhaps there was a touch of irony in her soft voice, perhaps not.<br/><br/>She turned to the remaining two, her expression somber, eyes dark.  "I do not know these monks, but I have known similar.  They will try to change who you are.  Do not let them."  Her lips twisted, just a little, curling upwards as she regarded Cassia.  She doubted that the strong woman would fail in that regard.<br/><br/>Her expression brightened further.  "Unfortunately, I was telling them the truth when I said it would take little time to gather my belongings.  I carry with me everything I need."  She tilted her head thoughtfully.  "Still, some of their advice is actually good.  Perhaps I will spend some time in quiet reflection.  If either of you wish to join me, that would be acceptable."