“Since departing from Nephele there has been no other reason for her presence other than to cause conflict.”

“I have always been aware when meeting your gaze she smiles as if she knows something we do not.”

“I do not trust her.”

“Neither do I but whatever her true purpose I plan to find out.”

“Does she have family?”

“The years spent together she never spoke of such.”

“Never spoke of family?” Gaia questions hearing that information as it was strangely odd. No matter what part of the world one held from if born a bastard or raised by a single mother or both all woman had ties to family by name.

“No never.”

“Do you know of her last name?”

“I do not, wait yes—yes I believe it is Freemont. We first crossed paths in the north while on an expedition commanded by Queen Lenore but I do not believe that where she called home.”

“I do not believe she is who she says she is.” Just then Kelly walks past them again this time meeting Bettes gaze a smirk appeared across her face yet again. Gaia infuriated stands to her feet unsheathing her sword.

“Gaia, “Bette says while placing a hand on her shoulder hoping to calm her and not alert the others while they rested, “I want to still the life of that snake as much as you do until task has been completed she must not be harmed.”

“Ughhhhhhhhh, “she responds in agitation returning her sword to her holster, “I can’t believe you laid with her!”

“Neither can I……although she is not to be touched that does not mean I cannot continue to pray to the Gods to see her life stilled at the hands of anothers sword. Come let’s seek what little rest we can as I expect us to arrive in Natticulus before next night fall.”

Jaeil was late attending scheduled meeting with Maru as she continued to search for Ate who had been missing for three days. She had been summoned on multiple occasions and had not appeared. It was very strange and odd behavior as Ate had never disobeyed her command before. As she walked through the massive doors like so many times before she was greeted by Marus housekeeper Lioni, who escorted her into the massive dining area. As the doors closed behind her there was Maru sitting at the head of the table awaiting her.