Cassandra was exactly the person Warden was waiting for. He already had a plan on what she could do for him.
"No, no, You're right on time," Warden told the gorgeous-looking woman, setting aside his boots.
"Believe it or not, we're just waiting for you..." May said as she gave the woman a seat in the log. "I hope your journey has been smooth sailing throughout, Lady Cassandra."
"It wasn't smooth, per se," she said, "but we are luckier than most."
"Unfortunately, from here on out, nothing will be even faintly close to smooth," Warden said.
Cassandra nodded, agreeing. "I'd be lying if I said we hadn't considered withdrawing from the subspace. But we've got this chance under great pressure; not everyone is willing to leave empty-handed. So, here we are..."
