Jade stared at the thick line of walls held together by rusty iron gates for straight minutes now. James silenty watched her face, noting the different play of emotions. Was she scared? She couldn't be. If she was truly a Hermadale, which she was, judging by that heavy gold she wore like a second skin, she couldn't fear. Hermadales were incapable of fear. They detested fear and anywhere it inhabited. Maybe that's why they hated the Levellanders.
"I will take my leave now." James announced, breaking the silence when it was apparent, Jade was lost in her own little word. He couldn't blame her. She grew up in a different land with different people. She definitely adapted to their way of life and now, she was returning to her origin. She had to be anxious about what she would expect.
Jade
