"[b]I thought I made myself perfectly clear.[/b]" Nadeline replied rather dryly, though she did stand up. "[b]Please excuse me, we will be back in Stigma soon and I must gather my things.[/b]" She pushed her chair in, though she didn't move. She looked at the ceiling, closing her eyes. "[b]I didn't want it to be like this. I thought...I cannot ignore my own feelings. I know this is a mistake, and I just can't partake in this knowing how I feel. I will not betray myself. This is wrong...I suppose...you will have to be the voice of reason when I'm gone.[/b]"

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Grant was glad to get out of there, and that it ended like it did. Sure, Jaakuna was mad at Nadeline, but it was resolved without violence...sort of. Except now Nadeline was apparently leaving the group. Once they got to Savayna's room, he sat on the edge of her bed, shaking his head. When Savayna asked for his opinion, he thought carefully before replying. "[b]I'll admit, I'll feel a lot better once Aloa confirms the identity of the other soul.[/b]" Grant said slowly, lightly scratching his cheek. "[b]Though I admit I do agree with Nadeline on the topic of my sister. Still...I...I wish she wouldn't leave us like this.[/b]" He found himself admitting rather reluctantly.

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Where did she go wrong? How did it come to this? Emiri watched Jaakuna somewhat nervously. She didn't know what to think or what to say. Her previous doubt and guilt resurfaced, and she regretted the events at Giruvegan. "[b]Jaakuna...please calm down.[/b]" She finally spoke. "[b]Once Aloa proves that it's really your father, everyone will come around.[/b]" Except for Nadeline. But she really didn't want to think about that. And yet, in the back of her head, she knew she was right. "[b] ' I am the protector that will be the shield; I am the defender that will be the sword; I am the fire that will light up the Darcone house.' [/b]" She muttered outloud, though she looked at Jaakuna. "[b]Do you...remember saying that?[/b]"