Well, at least Roland didn't seem to be uptight. Perhaps he would have to meet him at some other point. He was always told he needed more friends who shared his species. But rappigs always listened to his stories! And they never complained, even if cute little Jade was always trying to get out and roam free, just like the non-cute Jade. Always. Oh, he hoped they weren't suffering under the cruel hand of .. of.. whoever was taking care of them right now, if they were even being taken care of at all--!

The emperor was rather amused when he heard that the damsel had saved the knight at some point. "It almost sounds like you already liiike her," he teased. "Though who wouldn't enjoy the favor of a battle maiden. I'm all over that kind of girl. Yow," he marveled.