Maya nodded and slapped Joshua's hand off of her shoulder. The knight scowled at his fellow knights and crossed his arms, distancing himself from the conversation entirely. Answers he was promised turned out to be yet another deception. '[i]answers my ass[/i]' Joshua thought.

	"As mentioned, I've spoken with several knights, Ezekial and Joshua included. They will be escorting you across the continent, while I stay here and maintain Kale in all of its glory," Maya explained curtly, "You will be searching for an answer that I simply do not have right now, Mikhael." Joshua shifted uncomfortably and huffed at Maya's words. He'd known about this plan for a while now, but he wasn't happy with it. "The most important thing, is that you are not in Kale when Rajaka returns. There is nothing I can do for you here, and allowing you as much time as possible to grow-"

	"You need not explain yourself further, m'lady," Ezekial cut in, looking to Mikhael with a faint smile beneath his metal mask. The fully armored vanguard nodded and placed a hand on Maya's shoulder. "Maya has entrusted your safety to us, and we know where we must take you. I urge you to trust her decision, as I have done so myself so many times in the past."