Jade narrows her gaze to Zukar but keeps her tone level.

"I understand that you are scared. As am I. But do not act like this came out of nowhere. I listened to your fiance and what she has told me. Until right now I have had no reason to doubt her words. I know nothing of dragons and their politics. I am working with what I have. And what I have is this."

She holds up a finger.

"Selina told me never to trust a dragon. That they are self serving creatures. And that was proven to me by their constant secrecy and Wolfrum's failed plans to take over all of magic."

She raises a second finger.

"Why would I have asked why they closed their portals? Many things have happened to them that they refused to elaborate on or involve the heros. And when asked what was happening or how we could help it was met with either being told to let them handle it or more secrecy. "

She holds up a third finger.

"My entire life has been death and deception. So exscuse me for being a little paranoid of all powerful beings who keep secrets and have power great enough to fight Fate and Destiny and win."

She lowers her hand and places it back on the table.

"Vesta's words seemed true and seemed to line up with the events that were taking place. I chose to believe her. I was wrong. But don't worry."

Jade waves her hand in the air to dismiss her words.

"I won't be trusting anyone again. It only proves to fuck me over."

She leans back in her chair and rests her elbows on the arms while weaving her fingers together.

"There is your answer. I hope it satisfied you. Because that's the only answer I can give you. I fucked up Tristan. All I can do now is try to clean up my own mess and protect my people and my kingdom. "

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