"[b][color=a187be]Ugh, I don't know how much longer I can keep my sanity...[/color][/b]" Vlyn whined, leaning on Aloa for support. "[b][color=a187be]The Mist feels like it's getting worse and worse...[/color][/b]"

"[b][color=bc8dbf]We must prevail.[/color][/b]" Aloa instructed him curtly as she would help him walk. "[b][color=bc8dbf]If Karolina can remain strong, then you can as well. I need you to tend to Lord Andre--there is something I must do.[/color][/b]"

Vlyn's ear twitched, and he would drop to his knees, almost dragging Aloa down with him. He grunted, clearly in pain, though he would look up. "[b][color=a187be]There it is again...! What is this feeling?[/color][/b]" He exclaimed, his voice panicked.

Aloa knelt down to him, grasping his shoulders. "[b][color=bc8dbf]What is it, Vlyn? What troubles you so?[/color][/b]" Aloa asked him, though she would let out a small gasp as she would sense it in the air. This sinister feeling, this darkness, it was crippling the Mist-sensitive male viera. But why was it here? It was not strong enough to be Zodiark, but its presence was imminent. "[b][color=bc8dbf]Remain here![/color][/b]" She would tell him as she would stand, running to the source of the strange Mist. Where was it coming from?!

Meanwhile Nadeline had heard both Wesley and Savayna loud and clear, and she agreed with both of them. When Savayna of all people would note that a fight wasn't a good idea, that was really a sight to behold. Emiri wasn't quite listening, oddly fixated on Nadeline, though the princess would finally let out a sigh, closing her eyes for a moment. Now Emiri was the one baiting her, making her look like the unreasonable one. The princess let out an annoyed huff, finally opening her eyes as sh would muster what little patience she had to her. She had to be the bigger person. If her father could do it, so could she.

"[b][color=fdc68a]Wesley's right, Emiri. You need rest.[/color][/b]" Nadeline said quite bitterly, forcing herself to stay civil. "[b][color=fdc68a]You clearly don't know what you're saying.[/color][/b]"

The brunette was surprised. The princess was usually so hot-headed, to see her fold simply because she didn't want to look bad in front of her precious fiance was hilarious. However, the longer she looked at Nadeline, the more that fucking look on her face annoyed her. [i][color=f6989d]You think you're so much better than I am, don't you?[/color][/i] The thought crossed Emiri's mind without her realizing it. [i][color=f6989d]I know one way to get that smug look off your face.[/color][/i] "[b][color=f6989d]Say, Naddie, why don't you tell everyone what you're [i]really[/i] thinking? Hm?[/color][/b]" Emiri asked her, feigning ignorance. "[b][color=f6989d]You know I'm right, don't you? You agree with me, right? You know how horrible she was to me, you remember all those times I cried, how much I didn't want this life. You actually agree with me, right?[/color][/b]"

To say she was thrown off guard was an understatement, but Nadeline held her ground. "[b][color=fdc68a]I have no idea what you're talking about.[/color][/b]" She snapped. "[b][color=fdc68a]I'm not heartless. I am fully aware of what she did to you, but that doesn't excuse your behavior in the slightest. No, how about [i]you[/i] say what it is that you really want to say? You're glad she's dead. Just get it out, let it out how much of a [i]monster[/i] you are for actually being [i]happy[/i] your mother is dead![/color][/b]" In that moment, something seemed to snap inside Emiri's mind. Her violet eyes widened in fury, and before anyone could react, Emiri would slap Nadeline across her face. The princess took a step back, her own eyes wide, though she would follow suit. Nadeline punched Emiri, and she would knock the brunette down, repeatedly punching her. "[b][color=fdc68a]I'm right, aren't I?![/color][/b]" She would yell at the brunette, furious.

Emiri would catch Nadeline's next punch, bringing her knees under Nadeline as she would kick her off. Emiri would disappear from sight, showing up above Nadeline and kicked her down to the ground. "[b][color=f6989d]You know nothing! You understand [i]nothing[/i]![/color][/b]" Emiri screamed in rage. "[b][color=f6989d]You spoiled brat! You, who have never had to work a day in your life, you who has had everything given to her![/color][/b]"

Nadeline got to her feet, spitting out blood as she looked at Emiri. "[b][color=fdc68a]You'll have to forgive me, you missed that pity party back in Giruvegan.[/color][/b]" She stated. As she would take a step forward, a voice would call out to her, halting her steps in the process. [i]Heed not her words. There is a sinister darkness in that girl's heart. It must be purified.[/i] She would recognize the voice as Ultima's as it would speak to her. "[b]Great.[/b]" She muttered as Emiri would run to her. 

[i]Have her be still, I will take care of the rest.[/i] Ultima assured her as Nadeline would prepare herself for Emiri's onslaught. Inhaling sharply, she would grab Emiri's wrist, taking her foot and kicking the back of Emiri's knee. As the brunette would fall, Nadeline would hold her palm to Emiri's forehead, a holy glow emanating from it. She had absolutely no idea what she was doing, but she would have to trust in her Esper. However, Nadeline's magicks were still severely depleted from their previous fight, and the glow would fade. [i][color=fdc68a]No magicks, now what?![/color][/i] Nadeline cursed inwardly, though Emiri would headbutt her, catching her off guard.

As Nadeline fell flat on her butt, this time Emiri was the one on top. However, instead of using her fists, the girl would decide that it was time to end this, withdrawing her dagger as she would raise it, fully intending to plunge it into Nadeline's chest. Emiri could feel hands trying to stop her, presumably Wesley's or Savayna's, but she didn't care, and would only try harder. The doors would burst open at that moment, revealing a panting Aloa as she spotted the scene before her. Emiri was fast, but Aloa was faster, and she ran forward, grabbing the brunette by the back of her neck. "[b][color=bc8dbf]You who are burdened by your sins, let the light of redemption guide your will and seal your inner demons--[i]Signaculum[/i]![/color][/b]" She chanted, and Nadeline would realize that Aloa had combined her previous spell with one of her own.

All was still for a moment, with the only sound heard being that of Emiri's dagger falling to the ground. Emiri would then fall off Nadeline, unconscious, and the princess herself would sit up, breathing heavily. Aloa knelt down, inspecting Emiri. "[b][color=bc8dbf]Everything is still, as it should be.[/color][/b]" Aloa stated as she would stand.

Nadeline finally managed to control her breathing, looking up at Aloa. "[b][color=fdc68a]What...what in the world is wrong with her?[/color][/b]" Nadeline asked.

"[b][color=bc8dbf]A spell far more advanced than anything I could have imagined. It is something people of ancient times had used, once, though it is most effective on humes, as you can see.[/color][/b]" Aloa explained, lightly tussling her hair. "[b][color=bc8dbf]A darkness that goes deep inside one's heart, one that brings out the thoughts never meant to see the light. It took advantage of her grief, but worry not. It will not happen anymore.[/color][/b]" She said, her ears still.

Vlyn managed to limp in, though he seemed much better than before. "[b][color=a187be]Uh...bad timing?[/color][/b]" He asked.

"[b][color=bc8dbf]No, perfect timing. Carry her to a room for her to rest.[/color][/b]" Aloa smirked at him, earning her a scowl from Vlyn.

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Grant scoffed at Jaakuna, somewhat in disbelief. Jaakuna tried so hard to justify his actions, but Grant could tell the only person he was trying to justify anything to was himself. For someone who often boasted loudly to the world of his power, Jaakuna sure knew how to react when he was helpless. The dark haired man was silent for a moment, staring intently at Jaakuna. He had a lot he wanted to say, but there was a difference between finding the cause of problems and pointing fingers. Taking in a deep breath, Grant would place two of his fingers on his temple, trying to understand things from his point of view. Perhaps it was his own encounter with Levi that blocked him from putting himself into Jaakuna's shoes, but he just couldn't see himself doing the same.

"[b][color=92278f]If Aloa were around...I'm sure she could do something about it.[/color][/b]" Grant muttered, trying to find a solution. "[b][color=92278f]This is all becoming quite a strain on my own head. One problem solved, a dozen more pop up. It never seems to end.[/color][/b]" He looked at Jaakuna seriously. "[b][color=92278f]What exactly do you want to do about it?[/color][/b]"