As the Dawn Shard was destroyed, the Mist that had been collected in it over the years poured on out. Seeking a place of refuge, it decided to take refuge within Jaakuna. For a split second, it was as if the entire world froze around them, and then it happened. He fell, eyes closed, Mist emanating from his body. Emiri slowly sank to her knees, completely shocked. What had happened? Why did it happen? What had gone wrong? As she watched Wesley reach out to him, she was about to warn him not to touch him, but it seemed the Mist beat her to it.

Nadeline opened her mouth to speak, but the sound of armor beat her to it. What now? Destroy the other shard and risk whatever had happened to Jaakuna to happen to one of them? Or take both the Shard and Sword and flee? Did they even have any time to flee? How close were they? What effect did the Mist have on Jaakuna? Was there any way to save him? Her mind buzzed with many questions, and she had to stop for a moment. With Jaakuna the way he was, would they even be able to escape? She looked at Wesley, then at Emiri, then at Savayna.

Taking in a deep breath, she withdrew her sword and pointed it at Savayna. "[b]There is no way out of this. With Jaakuna in this state, we cannot hope to help him at this moment.[/b]" She said, a very serious look on her face.

Emiri looked at the blonde in disbelief. Why was she pointing her weapon at Savayna? They needed to escape! "[b]Nadeline, what in the world are you doing?[/b]" She asked, eyes wide with disbelief.

"[b]They still aren't aware of Savayna's betrayal. We use that to our advantage to get out of here alive.[/b]" She spoke without looking at her, eyes still on Savayna. "[b]Grant wants the Espers. I know where to find them. As long as we have that piece of information we have something over him. He is a fool who wants only power. I give him the locations and he will not harm anyone.[/b]"

"[b]Are you mad?![/b]"

"[b]The soldiers are near. You can hear it as well, can you not?[/b]" She asked. "[b]We cannot possibly evade them, fighting our way out is suicide. Unless you have any better idea, in which case I am all ears.[/b]"