"Alright then?"  Rintin shrugged.  "I'll move on a head then, and you can keep up at your own pace.  Just let me know if you need any help then, Asteria."

Jasper took a moment to frown at the young woman.  She was like a deck of cards standing before a hurricane, held together by will and cheap glue.  At the slightest breath, Shade could crumble.  He doubted she'd get back up.  Much as he would've preferred to argue he didn't.  The woman's pride meant a lot to her and he'd respect. With a shrug he turned and walked off the ship into the crowd.

Jasper wasn't the largest man by any means.  He wasn't a large man by the average of the individuals around him, but he was a big man in that he made others want to give him space.  Which most did, until a young lady dressed in blue stepped up to him.

"Hello, Mr."  The child couldn't have been more than twelve.

"Yes?"  Jasper stopped, hands in pockets.

"You look hungry.  Would you like something to eat?  WE've got deals at our place today."  Jasper would've responded in the negative but the girl's face stopped him.  There was a deep scar under her chin, and a terror in her eyes.  When he didn't tell her nw, she turned her back to him.  "Come on.  This way."  She started walking.

Frowning, Jasper turned back towards Shade and motioned that he was going to follow the child.