While Rukeewei was embracing Ariel, he spoke in a nervous, somewhat stuttering voice. "I...I guess I will have to. Be there, I mean. There's just...so much to do, and who could we possibly hire, even with enough coin? Who can we trust? I mean, I don't know any alchemists that are nearly as good as you, and my brother doesn't get along too well with strangers. This is all just so much so fast."

Between his words and his overall expression, it was quite clear that Rukeewei did not want to leave. He was still afraid of the prospect of being around lycans, and he was not going to be happy leaving his business. It was only become of his love of Ariel that he was agreeing, Although, he did start to look at Ariel with some uncertainty as well after a few moments.

"If they had not come along, when were you going to tell me all of this?" Rukeewei asked.