Compass

Sael froze, the snake froze, the mages froze, even the king froze.  Looking up he saw Jess glaring down at him from the balcony with the rest.  He locked eyes with her for a moment then regained his resolve turning back to the human troops before him.  "Don't you ignore me. Beth told me to make sure you weren't doing something crazy or stupid. Now I am going to go tell her you are doing both."  He glanced up to see her leaving the balcony.  For a bit, he considered letting her go, who cares what she says.  Then with a sigh, he turned to point at the Human King.