Sasha was silent for a time, chewing over the prospect of fighting the council. She rose slowly, dismissing her ice creatures, putting her back to the setting sun so she could see Damian and said softly "whether we have bitten off more then we can chew or not. It doesn't mstter. All I need is the power to be able to protect my comrades. So long as I can have the strength to do that, I don't care if I'm weaker than everyone in the world." She spoke softly, but as the wind picked up slightly, her voice would carry. Those nearby would probably hear it. Her tone was determined, and there was a fire in her voice rarely heard. "We will get through this, Damian, you'll see"

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Penny laughed, "aye, and turn are attention to what is to come" she said, "but for now, we are all alive, and I'm hungry!" She said, as she started to eat her food "don't worry. We are Phoenix Wing. Nothing can stop us if we work together" she smiled brightly, but there was a slight hint of worry in her tone