"I am. For now." He smiled. "And there's no need to apologize." Jade could never hold it against someone for being cautious.

He approached her, hands in the pockets of his coat. Jade knew how he felt; he was more apprehensive and annoyed than he was showing, particularly after hearing the Queen's message, but panicking was obviously not in his nature.

"You appear to be unharmed as well? I've done just a bit of exploring in the various districts, and I've yet to encounter anything too threatening. Of course, compared to what we've faced in the past…"

Jade trails off, because need he go on?