Grant huffed in disbelief, though he sat down, crossing his arms. No doubt he'd have to endure hell from Reia; he half wished he would be kept in the dungeons forever just so he would be spared from her wrath. He let out a sigh, spotting a split end in his long hair, and let out an irritated groan. Not much he could do, but for once in his life he actually wished he had listened to Lorenzo for once. Now that was a thought! He laughed to himself, though his laughter subsided as his prison door opened. He raised an eyebrow at the person before him, clad in armor--the guards outside had mentioned a 'judge'. He didn't know too much about Archadia, but their Judges were famed throughout all Ivalice. He was further surprised when she--revealed when she took off her helmet--spoke to him.

"[b]The Water Serpent.[/b]" He recognized the name, though he didn't recognize the face. "[b]A pleasure to make your acquaintance. What do I owe to being graced by your presence?[/b]"

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Nadeline exhaled, watching the wind take her frozen breath and scattering it. She looked at the mountain with a determined face. She then turned to the boys, motioning for them to follow her. The road to the temple was a short one, but they needed to make haste: the sooner they were done here, the sooner they could return to Emiri and Savayna. They passed many people that watched them carefully, no doubt curious about Wesley's blade. As they reached the entrance, two acolytes stopped them. Nadeline gave them a deep bow, straightening up to speak.

"[b]I am Princess Nadeline of House Roselia of Rozarria. We wish to have an audience with the Gran Kiltas.[/b]" She stated.

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[i]Not again.[/i] Emiri thought worriedly, wondering who it could be. Was it Ixion? Harris? The fact that they were beaten there was not a good sign at all. She bit her lip nervously, wondering who it could be. [i]If it's Ixion...could we take him? No...we wouldn't even be able to take Harris on, either...Jaakuna, what should I do?[/i] She gripped her bow, looking at Savayna. "[b]Do you recognize them? Could we defeat them? We cannot lose this Esper as well![/b]" Emiri spoke quietly, though her voice was urgent as she pressed the importance of not losing the Esper. They couldn't have their efforts be in vain!