The woman shrugged, as if to suggest she wouldn't mind even divine interference at this point, but did not say it aloud. She was devout enough to share his caution, and there were gods she would rather avoid.
At Jigano's invitation to join him on the journey back, Maea's expression brightened. She still had no intention of going back to the Grounds, but she could accompany him to the Mathair at least.
"Good point," she said happily and bounded up to him, to walk by his side. "I suppose it would be a bit much to ask for a ride too... did I tell you how Loren let me fly on one of his summoned dragons? It was incredible!" But as he said, they wouldn't be able to talk like that, and Maea felt there was a difference between riding a mindless summon and doing the same with a friend.
Maea
this too shall pass
