Jean Claude offered her a kind smile. "If you were cornered after a long pursuit and suddenly transported, I should hardly expect you to be carefully studying the stones beneath you. But if you wish I can send Jason to examine the area more carefully."

Jason nodded, not bothering to voice agreement: if Jean Claude told him to go, he wasn't going to argue. But his curiosity over Khemrys ensured he would make the trip as fast as possible if he had to.

Jean Claude turned to Jason. "You say you found no sign of her pursuer?"

"Nothing. I kept watch while she rested, but I didn't see or smell anyone."

Jean Claude returned his gaze to Khemrys. "I believe it is a safe assumption that you were not followed through whatever gate brought you here, but you are welcome to our protection here until you are certain or should you decide to try to seek passage back to your realm."