Though currently the Empire only stops moves against their allies, none of whom are at war with anyone,” she nodded.“What of the Vraik?”“They ...on’t use mercenaries; they’d see them as a source of protein.”“Yes, Jessin did mention they aren’t very nice.”“That was a bit of an understatement, though they’re just about beaten now as the Empire destroyed their last orbital shipyard. The peace conference is going to be held in Vimeaon, our capital city just as soon as the Vraik can get word to their. Everyone in this new school calls me "Annie Little" or sometimes to be funny, "Little Annie". It is sort of a joke because my real name is "Klein" which is little in German. I don't mind being "Little Annie" to the others because now my red hair seems to fit in a lot better. I even have tried my best to not use the way we speak at home so I don't give away my roots. I say things in the Irish girl's way so everyone will assume that is my country of origin. It seems so funny to talk about such. " Raimi wanted to rage at the skies, and lay crying in the soft grass, she had no way to pay these people, she was all ready beholden to them for the food and shelter she had been given. "There is never a question of payment, you and your friends kept Miranda alive, you gave her shelter, besides dragons and dragon kind stick together, it's one of the special things about this group, they look after each other, if you want a place all you have to do is let them know." Raimi stared at Natalie "do. I fly out tomorrow morning.” She shook her head quickly. “Then what are you doing at a speed dating event?” He held out his large hands to his sides. “I am looking for a date,” he replied with a cool lilt in his deep voice, “Just for this evening.” Once more, Mia caught herself with her lips ajar, his words rattling around in her head for a second. Flatly she said, “You know, there are places in the city you can pay for that.” “That's not the type of company I am looking for,” he said without.