James smiled tightly. He couldn't hide the fact that the journey had both been a wrench and a trial. He struggled to retain composure, managing it finally. "The journey sir, was both wet and wild, as tumultuous as my heart felt at leaving the only place I'd ever known as home. It was eased somewhat by the gentle kindness of the two spirit who accompanied me, and upon seeing the new town, some hope sprang anew that I had indeed made the right choice."