Apparently Roman was the last to know about his father. Not that he was surprised, he never really even wanted to know anything about his old man anyway. Still, he knew better than to trust Vincent or Hamut. Though it did strike him as odd that the same story had been repeated to him and this time Hamut was the villain. Either way it was told, each version had their own claims of peace only for someone's lust for power get in the way. He also couldn't help but mentally laugh at the idea of Reia being at one for peace; Nadeline's words had not fallen on death ears, after all.

"[b]You surprise me, brother.[/b]" Roman openly admitted, raising an eyebrow. "[b]Exactly how do you plan on doing that?[/b]"

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The trio arrived at the castle and entered Lorenzo's workshop, though as they closed the door, they noticed Karolina walking in. Nadeline landed the hovercraft and jumped off, going to her mother. "[b]You've returned, no, you must leave at once.[/b]" Karolina stated, shaking her head.

Grant couldn't help but groan. How could something have happened in the time they were gone? "[b]Now what?[/b]" He couldn't help but ask.

"[b]We recieved word from the Viera.[/b]" She told them. "[b]They arrived right after you left, they must have already been on their way. They told us that they have Reia, and in exchange, they asked for Grant, Harris, and Emelia. Oh, um, Emiri, my apologies, I am still getting used to that.[/b]" She shook her head. "[b]They said something about Ivalice's balance, it honestly made no sense to us...[/b]" She looked behind her. "[b]Lorenzo is speaking with the messenger as they have asked to search the castle, he sent me here in case you returned early...and I see Reia is not with you.[/b]"

The two Esper holders and Emiri, of course. "[b]Whether she is captive or there of her own accord, we have made enemies with the Viera, it seems.[/b]" Nadeline regretfully informed her. "[b]The others are in danger as well, besides Emiri, both Jaakuna and Savayna have Espers, too.[/b]"

"[b]Then we go to Archades.[/b]" Grant stated, looking at Wesley.