[center][h2]Diver's Paradise[/h2]
[sub]Northern Area[/sub][/center]

	The Divers from all around the paradise, especially the north end, began pouring into the main square, tearing through CMAS officials with reckless abandon, shrinking their numbers greatly. They were however, vastly outnumbered. But with Alvios around, numbers would mean very little to the ignorant Soldiers of the CMAS corps. Regardless, the south eastern pillar was already in danger of going down. Flames from another fire-based squadron, almost identical to the two that perished in the north, burned into the stone and tore away at its foundation slowly but surely. These squads were more organized than the rest of the CMAS mages, who seemed to seek nothing but destruction and chaos among the various locations in Diver's Paradise.

	Several CMAS soldiers eventually surrounded Par and his group of Divers, singling them out as one of the many larger, organized threats. Every last CMAS soldier seemed to be elementally attuned, firing bolts of ice, fire, and electricity at Par and his Diver allies from all directions, with reckless abandon. The goal was simply to overpower them with sheer numbers and force.

[center][h2]Ulimani Crags[/h2]
[sub]Several kilometers away from Divers Paradise: Southern Entrance[/sub][/center]

	Luke had been sprinting for several minutes at his top speed (Far faster than Jenso, who'd decided to follow him) but the continued stress on his legs, and artificial heart, had nearly drained him of all his stamina. He needed a few minutes to catch his breath, if anything. This was more than enough time to allow Jenso to catch up, just before Luke was preparing to make the final stretch across the dangerous jutting chasms that made up his home, the Ulimani Crags.

[center][h2]Xena Rock Field[/h2]
[sub]Underneath the Lone Tree[/sub][/center]

	Brian slowly tilted his head towards the ground as Onweer started talking again. He wasn't there because he [i]wanted[/i] to be. Nobody was, really. At least, that's what he thought. Who would willingly delve into No-man's-land? It was his decision, though. Money made Arcadia go 'round, as the saying went, and without the proper funding, his daughter was as good as dead. Brian almost didn't hear what Onweer had said about Divers protecting their homeland, or rather, didn't acknowledge it as truth. He'd never heard that before, only shouts and cries of how ignorant and stupid they were, living outside the safety of a nation. The only thing that came to mind when he heard 'Diver' was how selfish they were. But maybe she was right about their agreement on one simple fact, No-man's-land was their only freedom to take pride in. But how was project S-S even an invasion on that? There was so much land that went unexplored! Surely they could cope with losing a fraction of a fraction of it? None of it made sense to Brian. Of course it didn't, he wasn't a Diver, nor did he care about their opinions or goals. Onweer's words were somewhat reassuring, regardless. Even if Yvette wasn't a traitor to their people, he didn't want to be part of this mission any longer, and if the opportunity for him to flee safely was what Onweer was offering, he would gladly ally herself with her. Brian didn't address any of her points, how could he? The man could barely talk despite what little respite he was granted. So he just nodded in agreement, returning her kindness with a subtle smile.

	"That's good, uh- It's a good idea. I would like to assure you of my prowess, but the truth is, I've little to offer. I can't fight at all," He croaked, going over the details in his palm with one finger, "I'm practically just a giant eye."