After some time, Nadeline and Wesley exchanged what they learned from the Viera with Jaakuna and got what had happened after Jaakuna had left Stigma. As they were finishing, a low groan would let them know that Emiri was awake. Her eyes drooped as she looked around, and she let out another groan, this one would sound more annoyed than anything. They were back on the Ifrit, and every bone in her body ached something fierce. Still, she didn't want to be in the Medic Bay, she wanted to be in bed with Jaakuna. Nadeline shook her head at her. "[b]Welcome back Emi.[/b]" She chided her, raising an eyebrow.

The brunette made to sit up, though was clearly shown as being much to weak to even do that. "[b]My turn to be the one here, is it?[/b]" She asked rhetorically, though when she looked at Jaakuna, she let out an irritated huff. "[b]It looks like this place is becoming your second bedroom.[/b]" She muttered.

"[b]How are you feeling?[/b]" Nadeline ignored most of what she said. "[b]It can't have been easy restoring Simon like you did.[/b]"

"[b]I feel terrible.[/b]" She admitted rather wholeheartedly, though she managed to prop herself onto her elbows. "[b]I can't rest here, I hate this place. Take me to Jaakuna's room.[/b]" She ordered Nadeline.

"[b]I'll have you know that I carried your sorry bottom all the way here![/b]" Nadeline protested. "[b]And speaking of bottom, you need to go on a diet, Emi, you weigh considerably much considering your size![/b]"

Emiri shot her a rather weak looking glare. "[b]I'm all muscle, what in Ivalice did you expect? I'm a hunter, remember? The only fat I have on my is on my butt and breasts.[/b]" She shot back, shifting slightly. "[b]Please don't make me sleep here, I hate it here so much.[/b]" She whined.

"[b]Will you relax? You pushed your power to the absolute limit, you need to rest![/b]" 

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As Grant and Savayna rode in the Thorn, they too exchanged their stories. From what Grant could tell, it seemed Ixion had helped them out. That was odd to say the least, but for now they had more important things to worry about. As they rode, Grant couldn't help but get curious. He diverted from the normal path, and soon Savayna would see where he was headed. At the familiar jungle, Grant put a stop to their journey, opening the hatch. To his surprise, he spotted both Kuya and Aloa at a distance, the two in heavy discussion. He looked back at Savayna. "[b]I need to talk to them.[/b]" He was about to ask here to stay put, but he knew she would end up coming anyway.

As he approached the two viera, neither one of them seemed surprised at all to see them. Aloa placed one hand on her hip, eyeing the prince. "[b]And he returns, just as you predicted, Kyua.[/b]" She mused lightly. "[b]Zodiark has awakened. Ivalice trembles, as does the Wood.[/b]"

"[b]So you know already.[/b]" Grant said. "[b]I hope that means we won't be tracked down by any viera or assassin.[/b]"

"[b]The assassin was a result of Reia's doing.[/b]" Kyua told him. "[b]Though you are correct. Lnka no longer wishes for your lives...though blames you all wholeheartedly.[/b]"

"[b]Where is Reia?[/b]"

"[b]Gone.[/b]" Aloa sighed at this point, shaking her head. "[b]Back to Stigma, back to her throne. Rozarria is in chaos...though the Wood tells me Archadia's own has subsided somewhat.[/b]" She paused, looking at Grant. "[b]What will you do now?[/b]"

"[b]That was why I came here, actually. I had hoped you would give me the answers I was seeking. Zodiark must be stopped.[/b]" 

"[b]The gods themselves feared their creation. For many eons they kept him bound to Ivalice as a child, though it seemed that his power has only grown more and more as the centuries passed. I wonder if there even is a way to stop him.[/b]" Kyua said.

"[b]The remaining Espers threaten to also flee their imprisonment, lest they be stopped.[/b]" Aloa told him simply. "[b]Zodiark may be strong, but he too is an Esper. Defeat him and he shall be bound to its victor. But before you can hope to touch him, you must restore balance to Ivalice. As things are now, four Espers remain in wait for their chance to escape. Claim the Walker of the Wheel, the Bringer of Order, and the Darkening Cloud--the path to the High Seraph herself will be revealed. That is all the wisdom I can offer you.[/b]"

So it was back to gathering the Espers. "[b]And what will you do?[/b]"

"[b]I will return to Stigma...in time. My village is also in chaos, thrown asunder by Zodiark's awakening. I will remain until I am no longer needed.[/b]" She gave him a small shrug.