"That sounds like as reliable a plan as any, I'll leave as soon as everyone else is ready to."  Spinel had collected herself by now, thankfully she was relatively good at that.  She put her emotions away and prepared to help her friends to safety.  She approached Zircon.  "Ah, hello, Unassuming Black Gem, are you well?"  She sort of half walked away but kept her attention focused on Zircon.  She looked at Howlite and said "And you, Obedient Gray?  Have you been hurt?"