"Farla had armor like this, only hers was more...decorated," Kala said with an answering smile. "It looks like Rising Phoenix is okay for the most part, so I think we're good to go. I think finding out what the hell's going on is one of the best ideas I've heard all gafting day. The quicker we know what's happening, the quicker we can deal with it. Just as long as I don't have to do any impromptu flying, I ought to be just fine."

Honestly, she'd be fine up in the air if she focused, too. It was just the coming down that would be horribly embarrassing. It always was, without fail, a terrible conclusion.