"Ah, splendid-- I look forward to seeing you," Long said with a smile and a nod at Elisa. He attempted not to stare, but it was fascinating being able to see the wings in motion-- and if he was honest, there was a slight pang of jealousy there. He missed the sky.

"Yes, I think it is-- they seem sympathetic to our situation, and that is certainly more than can be said of our captors, after all."