Lydia would enjoy an answer to the question herself. "If something did happen, I didn't notice. But no one else seemed to be reacting like anything unusual was happening too." So it was a pretty good guess that no, it hadn't reacted.

"It's nice to meet you Mr. Jack. I'm sorry she wouldn't dance with you. Maybe it was the wrong time and place?" Was she joking and teasing him? Or serious? It was difficult to tell really from her manner and smile.


"I know most heroes left. I...part of me felt really guilty leaving." She looked a little sheepish, sighing. "But I mean. I've been on adventures before, and dealt with some strange stuff--but war is new. And not something I've dealt with before."