"[b][color=purple]I wouldn't say stealing so much as borrowing. Siblings do that often.[/color][/b]"

The prince paused as he spotted Wesley, Nadeline, and Lorenzo speaking. He figured Lorenzo was having a tough time saying goodbye to his daughter, even if he had the distraction of traveling with Reia to Archadia. It was a bittersweet moment for him, but Nadeline had made up her mind. Grant shifted in place uncomfortably, the realization also finally dawning on him. Without really thinking, he would put down his bag, walking over to her, and quickly pulling her into a hug.

Nadeline was confused at first, having been caught off guard, but as Grant pulled away, he would only smile. "[b][color=purple]Take care of yourself,[/color][/b]" He told her quietly as he would back away.

Lorenzo looked like he was about to cry again, and instead put his head on Grant's shoulder. "[b][color=f26522]I can't believe she's abandoning us![/color][/b]" He wailed.

"[b][color=purple]No, Lorenzo, she's--[/color][/b]"

"[b][color=f26522]After everything we've done for her! My heart is crumbling, Grant! Crumbling![/color][/b]"

There was the Lorenzo he recognized. Yanking his shoulder away, he nodded at Wesley, ignoring Lorenzo's bawling for the moment. "[b][color=purple]Until next time,[/color][/b]" He said simply, picking up his bag and taking Savayna's hand in his as he would lead her away.

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Reia paced her office with a rather nervous expression. Karolina watched her curiously, wondering what exactly was on the Empress' mind. Aloa watched her as well, though she seemed more amused than anything. When Reia came to a halt, the pair eyed her, only to nearly jump as Vlyn would enter the room.

"[b][color=lavender]I've informed everyone that needed to know. You're all set to go, Eminence,[/color][/b]" Vlyn said, bowing. "[color=lavender][b]The Council is aware and has agreed to put things to the side and will react accordingly upon your return.[/b][/color]"

Letting out a small sigh of relief, Reia nodded. "[b][color=turquoise]Thank you, Vlyn. I suppose that means I can finally depart,[/color][/b]" She said, striding across the room and exiting the door.

The trio followed suit, creating a small entourage as they would follow their Empress. Most of the servants they passed would bow to her, a few wishing her luck and others offering words of encouragement. She didn't know why she felt so pressured all of a sudden. But that kind of thinking would do her no good, and as she approached Jaakuna and Emiri, she decided she would just have to leave herself in their...capable hands.

As Reia entered the room, Lorenzo followed suit, sulking. He perked up slightly at the sight of his sister, shooting her a grin. "[b][color=f26522]About time![/color][/b]" He boasted, placing his hands on his hips.

This earned him a glare. "[b][color=turquoise]An Empress leaving her country cannot simply up and leave. Unlike you, I have responsibilities,[/color][/b]" She reminded him, rolling her eyes. "[b][color=turquoise]Honestly...[/color][/b]"

Emiri watched the siblings converse, though after a moment, she looked at Jaakuna. "[color=pink][b]It doesn't hurt anymore,[/b][/color]" She told him, a little relieved. "[b][color=pink]Though I can't say I won't get a headache from Lorenzo, he's a bit of a handful.[/color][/b]"