Emiri looked down the way both Wesley and Jaakuna had gone. It was quite high, making her somewhat nervous. Still, she slowly sat down, trying not to go too fast down. Nadeline shook her head at Emiri, but as she was about to follow, something told her she was no longer alone. "[b]Nadeline.[/b]" The blonde haired girl cursed mentally as she looked back to see Aloa behind her. Surprisingly, Vlyn was not present, nor did Aloa look on the offense. In fact, she actually looked somewhat reluctant. "[b]I did not teach you to be a fool.[/b]" The viera stated quietly, placing a hand on her hip.

"[b]You taught me to do what was right, to think for myself, to extend my view beyond what I could see.[/b]" Nadeline replied, turning to her. "[b]To stay here...to go back to the castle would go against everything you taught me. I have seen the world, and yet there is still so much I do not know.[/b]"

"[b]You realize, even should I remain quiet, they will come for you and them. Please princess, I beg you to remain here.[/b]" Aloa urged her. She stepped forward, bearing a sad look. "[b]I cannot protect you from Lord Grant if you leave me. He wants only the girl and will do whatever it takes to get her back.[/b]"

"[b]And I cannot protect Emiri if I stay.[/b]" She responded quite clearly. "[b]I already made the mistake of leaving her with Grant twice. I will not do it again.[/b]"

Aloa nodded, letting out a small sigh. "[b]Best be on your way. A princess is always prompt.[/b]"

She nodded, grinning. "[b]I will repay you someday![/b]" Nadeline yelled as she jumped out the window.

The viera watched her leave and turned back to the entrance. Vlyn appeared, looking slightly out of breath as he looked around. "[b]The captives...what happened here?[/b]"

"[b]They've escaped. Need I say more?[/b]" Aloa asked him coyly. "[b]We must inform His Highness.[/b]"

The blonde had decided to go down on her feet as opposed to Emiri's sitting position. As Nadeline slid down the ice, she noticed she was going very fast. A little too fast. She tried to control herself, only to slip and land on her bum. She resisted screaming but she managed to zip right into Emiri, who had just stood up from getting to the ground. The two actually ended up going quite a distance from the slide, and Emiri glared at Nadeline. "[b]Naddie![/b]" She cried out from under her. "[b]What is your problem?![/b]"

Nadeline giggled slightly as she picked herself up, though helped Emiri to her feet.