Emiri heard Jaakuna's whisper and she opened her eyes. An hour of sleep was nowhere near enough rest. She let out a small groan of protest as she managed to somehow sit up. Everything still hurt. However, there was business to attend to, and she was sure Nadeline would come barreling in if she didn't get up. Through sheer forced of will she got up from the bed, clambering over Jaakuna, and she stretched. She felt like she had gotten mauled by a Behemoth. Nonetheless after a few stretches, she felt good enough to walk, at the very least. Her body ached slightly, but she could put up with it for now.

"[b]Ready.[/b]" She mumbled, scratching her cheek.

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It seemed that the Ifrit arrived just as the Thorn did. Grant watched it fly ahead of them, lightly accelerating faster onto the path. Obviously Grant and Savayna would arrive at the castle. As they approached Lorenzo's workshop, he spotted both Lorenzo and Vlyn in discussion. It was just like encountering Aloa and Ryua. Once they approached, Lorenzo grinned and opened the door. Vlyn also grinned, though he did notice that they continued talking as Grant entered the ship into the workshop. Once the Thorn was back in its place, Grant helped Savayna down, and the two approached the pair.

"[b]I'm surprised you made it back in one piece.[/b]" Lorenzo chuckled as the wall concealed the Thorn once more. "[b]Though I'm sure there were some bumps, right?[/b]"

"[b]When you get past a certain speed, the body can't handle it.[/b]" Grant replied, though he huffed slightly.

"[b]I know. That's what I'm trying to fix.[/b]"

Grant shook his head, though he pressed on. "[b]Is Reia here?[/b]"

"[b]Her Eminence is in a meeting with the Council at the moment. Apparently something big is going on all over Ivalice--cockatrices are running, monsters growing stronger...Though I suppose you already know all this?[/b]" Lorenzo informed the pair. "[b]Vlyn here is quaking in his boots.[/b]"

The Viera scowled at him, though he did cross his arms. "[b]Well when it's the King of Espers creeping all over your Mist, one is bound to have some difficulty staying still. Humes don't have the luxury of Mist sensitivity as we Viera do.[/b]" He paused for a moment. "[b]...Except for the blonde guy and brunette girl with your group. Do you know how they're handling this?[/b]" He asked curiously.

"[b]We'll find out soon enough.[/b]" Grant stated.