Emiri stared at the necklace in Jaakuna's hands. There was something she definitely didn't think she would be seeing again. She reached out for it but hesitated, as if afraid if she touched it, it would disappear. Her fingers grasped the chain, feeling its cool touch to her fingertips. She looked at Jaakuna, her expression slightly confused, but she took the necklace from him. She played around with it for a little bit, unsure of what to say. She didn't deserve his confidence. He really believed in her. Taking in a small breath, she put the chain over her head, letting the necklace dangle onto her skin and she stood up.

"[b]I hope you're right.[/b]" She told him, extending her hand. "[b]Let's join up with the others for now. When I'm ready...I'll go back.[/b]"

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"[b]Wesley, perhaps we could use the break, considering so much has happened.[/b]" Nadeline replied to Wesley's concern. "[b]Besides, as long as we are in public, Reia wouldn't think about attacking...yet.[/b]" She was craving a day off. They had worked tirelessly the past few days without much reprieve, so while she would usually agree that it was too dangerous, she really, really wanted to take just one day off.

Lorenzo let out a cheer, though he pondered for a moment as Savayna mentioned the Phon Coast. "[b]The Phon Coasts' waters are more refreshing, though Stigma's waters are clearer--at the shores we have water magicite instead of regular rocks, it makes the waters cleaner.[/b]" He clapped his hands together, finally getting off of Grant. He pulled his little brother up from the ground, dusting him off lightly. "[b]I'd recommend going to Calyx Beach, it's a little more reserved, so to speak. Mainly rich folks and nobles occupy it, so it won't be too crowded.[/b]"

Karolina nodded, standing up. "[b]Oh, how fun, we haven't been to the beach in some time, not since Emelia was here, anyway.[/b]" She mused.

Nadeline perked up at her mother's statement. "[b]She's with us, she went to see Lord Andre, though.[/b]" She said.

"[b]How nice, I know he misses her terribly. But we all have our reasons for doing the things we do, even if others can't understand it.[/b]" Karolina lightly patted some dirt off of Grant's shoulder. "[b]Someday I hope the family can reconcile, it's just terrible to see your loved ones so sad. I wonder how much she has grown?[/b]"

"[b]Hopefully not too much, she's too pretty as it is![/b]" Lorenzo declared.

Grant shot him a look. "[b]You are ridiculous, I hope you know that.[/b]"