Chapter 16: The Streets of Jidoor
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	As Driel and Lola entered the city of Jidoor, the first word that came
to mind was "invasion".  There were soldiers everywhere, and the citizens
wandered the streets with fearful expressions on their faces.  Driel had not
seen this since Kefka was still alive, and it made her extremely nervous.
Lola was tearful, because there were no plants left alive in the once
beautiful city.  It used to be one of Driel's favorite towns, because it
survived even Kefka rather well.
	A soldier came up to the two.  "What is your business in Jidoor?"
	Lola spoke up first.  "We are travelling, and need to pick up some
supplies in the city."
	"Very well."  The soldier nodded.  "There is a tax to pay to King
Edgar in order to stable your chocobos.  They will be taken care of until you
leave, at 1000 GP per day."
	Lola nodded, and handed over the chocobos.  She paid only one day's
worth, because she expected to leave soon.  She and Driel then wandered the
streets, stopping off to buy supplies.  Some of the prices were exhorbitant,
so they bought only the bare necessities.  As they walked around, they noticed
that the auction house was closed, and that the large mansion at the north end
of town was destroyed.  Driel thought that was too bad, because that meant she
would get no more business from either place anymore...<Not that I have a ship
to transport things with anymore.>  She bit her lower lip and tried to hold
back her tears.
	As she walked around, she noticed that Banon was in town.  He must
have sent scouts ahead to Maranda, then returned to Jidoor in record time.
Which meant he must have gotten the real story of what had happened from the
villagers.  She hoped he didn't believe them.  She did not feel like answering
any questions about Leyura at the moment.  She briefly glared at Lola, who had
insisted on stopping at every flower patch along the way.  She liked flowers
too, but now they might be delayed even more.  Shaking her head, Driel sighed.
She was definitely getting too paranoid.  As she discreetly watched Banon, she
saw a tall man walk out of a store and stop and stare at Banon.  The man was
very well-built, and had long blond hair tied back in a pony tail.  Curious,
she pulled Lola with her as she tried to get close enough to hear what was
going on.