It was the place where they belonged. Zuline and the group of Jessadians had this feeling of coming back home, even if the world was completely changed. It was their place to be. People living on it, fighting for it, they were all the ones they swore to protect.
Jäwell embraced Zuline so suddenly that she couldn't breathe, she couldn't control her emotions, and she was trembling. She didn't expect such behavior and none of the Jessadians near her were ready for this. They were distant people and embraces were limited to their kin. Only Zuline was making an exception for Zarkhaïm, and now, Jäwell. She regained her composure to answer him properly after they were finally reunited.
"Some of us deserted our clan to come with me for reinforcement. We can help," she tried to explain.