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

	Brian gave Onweer a curt nod and spun his head towards the ATV for a moment, to check for Yvette or Kenny, or even Karida. "Sulfrax was removed from his position for reasons that Sydney has not divulged to the public. Many chalk it up to his inappropriate behavior, others say he's killed his allied scientists in the past. Whatever it was didn't trickle down the chain of command, but I do know that he returned to his home nation of Hyznia short after being discharged. That much is certain," Brian explained. "Regardless, the CMAS clearly had no more use of his knowledge or skills for project S-S. They wouldn't have the gall to kill off such a renowned Arch-mage, assuming there is some level of corruption within the head council. That would stir unrest in the government, no doubt. The CMAS are considered peace-keepers, not cold blooded murdered. I'd believed that, but if they had some hand in this whole thing... No, that's not possible. There's no way the CMAS could have manipulated Luke into attacking us if they wanted us dead. Unless they're working with him, but then why would they kill us off? It just.. Ahg!" Brian clenched his head irritably and lurched forwards.

	"It doesn't make any sense! There's not enough information! If only we had contact with somebody who had a direct link with the head council, an arch-mage or a governor.." Brian looked at Cecil and sighed. "Without knowledge, we may as well be hollow puppets."

[center][sub]Inside of the ATV[/sub][/center]

	"We will NOT be going further!" Kenny grunted, pushing Yvette aside as he made his way towards the engine. "I'll barely be able to get this thing running again, if I'm lucky!" Yvette grabbed him by the back of his collar and spun him around to face her.

	"We have no choice, Kenny. As your commanding officer, my order is law. Disobeying it means imprisonment, or death. You know that," She said sternly. "We can't go back yet. Not yet."