Cyrus let out a chuckle as she said she could chew the air down on the land. " Well if it makes you feel any better I felt like I needed to have some sort of device to put the air in my lungs. So let us just say we are now equal in our discomfort. " He managed a light smile despite the overwhelming urge to ask some more serious questions about her world. Mostly along the lines of defenses and ability to stave off attacks. Putting his urge to return to that magic filled world he turned his attention back to Jo.

This is indeed a tacticians' map. As I mentioned we are at war with the 'Betrayer'. This isn't something you would understand. But as it is, we are winning the battle. Though the northern savages are raiding our northern lands and with the winter winds approaching it is dire news. " He sighed and leaned back in his chain, allowing his flames to take the chains wrapped around his wrist and dance about. " I personally believe that the truth should be spoken, no matter how vile and how disturbing. If we hide our humanity behind a darkened silhouette the world shall forever fall into despair. Yes we are vile creatures, yes we have done horrible things, and we will surely burn in the fires of whatever the afterlife holds. But from our sins the public will know relative peace." 

His chains floated over the table and settled down on the northern border of the kingdom where the barbarians where attacking farming villages for their own food. With a flick of his wrist he sent the flaming chain across the border, leaving a scorch mark. " You are lovely. In fact you could probably rival royalty in looks. But that is not the point... Yes but shortly from now I will be departing on my own or with a small escort to track down this book in the name of my king. And I will continue to 'search' for it until I know the plans for it. There is far too much power in your world to just let the seer's have access to it."

"Worry not, Jo, I said I wouldn't recommend you leaving, if someone enters this tent they are under the penalty of death. So if something happens I will makes sure you have enough cover to leave in no time at all. " He smiled at her before continuing. " If you need something to do, ask any questions you hold and I shall answer them to the best of my ability until I can take you out."