Lyra walked slowly and deliberately towards the edge of town her focused gaze never once faltering as she walked. When she came to the place they were supposed to all meet up she noticed another girl who was gripped with fear of the unknown and what they were all about to throw themselves into. "You know you shouldn't be afraid." She slowly undid the straps of her bag and pulled out a violin, placing it along her neck and slowly starting to play something peaceful. "These men...if they truly are monsters...then the very worst is that we are going to our deaths..." The violin sped up as she reached the crescendo, "So how I see it is this...I will face them as a proper lady. Without fear and I will see them for what they are. And they will not keep me from coming home." She smiled at the thought of seeing her mother again, "If ever a time comes and you are to afraid to move forward...you can lean on me alright...we have to survive this all of us..."