[center][color=teal][h2]Jessamyn "Jess" Bailey[/h2][/color][/center]

Although rather less than happy at having to stick by someone like a shadow, Jess made sure to remain close to Roxy as she hauled one of the bags in. From what she'd heard, they'd only have to be like this for a month or so, then their bond would strengthen, allowing both of them a little more freedom.

Just their luck that the only thing they seemed to have in common was that they both valued freedom - which, right now, they were taking away from each other.

Once inside, she looked around, taking in the open area. [color=teal]"Well... This is quite a change,"[/color] she commented, heading towards the stairs in the centre of the main room. [color=teal]"A welcome one."[/color] She instantly knew she'd spoken without thinking again. She'd just gone and hinted at how distressing her time in that tiny little cabin had been. Roxy probably already saw her as some helpless weakling, and what she'd said wouldn't change the anchor's view any. Lapsing into silence again, Jess began her way up the steps.