As she listened to him speak, Johanna began to draw a conclusion, or at least form an idea. "Asher! My brother Thalien is a jeweler in Ciola! I'm sure he would have word, or at least knowledge about any valuable gems, after all, he specialized in unique and uncommon gems and precious stones. I am certain that Thalien would know of this gem. Shall we journey to Ciola? Unlike myself, Thalien has chosen stay, as well as Chezaré. They would be at my home in the Artisan Square. If I asked him Thalien would certainly help us."

Hopefully, Asher would accept the idea, if not, Johanna wasn't sure where they should go then, and in particular, she wasn't sure how he would feel traveling to the epicenter of the civil war. After all, any citizens of noble rank spotted traveling in Sevitel were at risk of robbery or murder by the rebels.