"Absolutely," Kaizou answered, keeping a straight face.  He went to the group of dragons that was prepping the scouts.

Shizuka looked up at Kuroaki with her piercing red eyes, her look calm and inquisitive.  She spoke with a soft, airy voice, barely above a gentle whisper, "I am doing well, your Highness.  I hope you are not too tired from such a grueling descent."