"Yeah, I suppose you're right." Peiter answered, though his tone still seemed depressed, and overall, not entirely convinced. He stopped the conversation for a while by pulling Sabine into a kiss, which he drew out for quite a while. Though, even with the distraction, Peiter still could not escape his own self-doubt. "Of course, I haven't really been that good of a mage so far. I don't think I have the talent for it. Maybe I can learn a few helpful tricks, but I'm not expecting much."

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Ri'vashi straightened up her posture, answering without hesitation. "From Bruma, Ri'vashi would be able to direct far more soldiers. She would have more resources, more information, more influence. She could send information to other clans more quickly, and in that position, they would be far more likely to follow her instructions. There is no question that Ri'vashi could do more good by accepting the Champion's offer. It is just...she has to leave everything she knows."

After a pause, Ri'vashi shifted uncomfortably, her eyes glancing up and down Gallus' form. "And Ri'vashi does have...other thoughts. She was not expecting we would be...returning to the same clan together."