"[b]That's the golden question, isn't it.[/b]" Nadeline responded to Jaakuna's question rather dryly. "[b]No doubt Grant and Savayna are at the Royal Hangar. Let us be on our way, then.[/b]" Emiri shook her head, though the group would notice a pair of women passing by. It was none other than Karolina and Justine--the pair stopped as they saw the group. "[b]Mother, is everything alright here?[/b]" Nadeline asked. Emiri and Justine would look at one another, though they would say nothing.

"[b]Sweetheart, you've returned.[/b]" Karolina sounded somewhat relieved. Emiri noted that Karolina looked a little paler than usual. "[b]Goodness, everyone certainly seems tired today, don't they?[/b]" She noted to both Jaakuna and Emiri. "[b]Reia has returned, though she is in a meeting with the Council. It seems Harris went to fetch her from the Viera...although things have taken a grave turn, or so Vlyn has told me. The truth of the matter is that everyone is in a panic, it's as if something is influencing everyone and bringing out their fears. The people are panicking.[/b]"

"[b]Reia's return has caused some relief, though I am sure the Council is only keeping her around until things are settled.[/b]" Nadeline replied in a somewhat thoughtful tone. "[b]Where is Father?[/b]"

"[b]Awaiting Grant, it seems.[/b]" Justine replied. "[b]We were about to ask Vlyn if Aloa would return or not.[/b]"

"[b]Let us go together, then.[/b]"

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"[b]You try having that [i]thing[/i] in you and see if you come out unscathed.[/b]" Vlyn shuddered at Savayna's accusation. "[b]It wasn't willingly, that much I can tell you. I am NEVER going to look at another soul for as long as I live![/b]"

Grant shook his head, though the door leading to the castle opened, revealing the rest of their group as well as Karolina and Justine with them. "[b]Darling, you should be resting. Though I can actually say that you are not the only one.[/b]" Lorenzo stated, raising an eyebrow.

"[b]I am fine.[/b]" Emiri replied, looking at Grant. "[b]I presume the trip back went smoothly?[/b]"

"[b]We stopped at Eruyt and spoke with Aloa. She says that the only way to stop Zodiark is...well, defeating him.[/b]" Grant said. "[b]Though before that, we need to rebalance Ivalice and collect the remaining Espers.[/b]" He paused for a moment as he tried to remember what Aloa had said. "[b]The Walker of the Wheel...the Cloud of Darkness...hmm, what were the other two?[/b]"

Justine looked somewhat surprised. "[b]The Walker of the Wheel...that would be the Esper Chaos.[/b]" She informed them.