Grant had honestly seen better days; fighting unseen enemies in the middle of a snowstorm would leave anyone irritable. Zeromus had done his job justice, and with an Esper as a distraction, he had somehow managed to escape with Savayna in tow. Still, the snow didn't make anything easier, so as soon as he was sure he was safe, he set up camp. It had been some time since he had set a tent up, though it was relatively simpler once he found the instructions. He had remembered Lorenzo showing him how to light a fire, and so once Savayna was safe inside the tent, he'd light a flame and wait. He knew only how to get to Bur-Omisace, though the Paramina Rift was large, and trekking around in the darkness was never a good idea. He let out a sigh as he would take a seat at the entrance of the tent, letting out a slight shiver. Zeromus hadn't alerted him to any threats, but he could not rest. Instead, his fingers fiddled with the arrow he had managed to pull out of Savayna's shoulder. It was a strange thing, the making one he didn't recognize, though its residue of poison magicks told its own tale. He had hoped this would have been a simple trip, with a simple goal, although in all fairness he figured it wouldn't be easy.

He didn't imagine it would involve this situation, however.

Grant let out a gasp of surprise as Savayna would scream, prompting him to turn around in a hurry. A nightmare, it seemed, although it also woke her up. He let out a small sigh of relief, and responded with "[b][color=purple]Paramina Rift. We were ambushed, withy ou the unlucky target of this arrow.[/color][/b]" He would hold it out to her to let her see. 

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Lorenzo pouted, clearly unhappy with how Jaakuna was dismissing him. He looked like he was on the verge of tears, fighting back sobs as he would bite his finger. "[b][color=darkorange]You think you know a guy...and then he just throws you away! Just like that![/color][/b]" He whined, although he would take in a deep breath to calm himself. "[b][color=darkorange]Fine! I know when I'm not wanted...I'll just go elsewhere...maybe tangle some wires...and see if THAT will get your attention![/color][/b]" He stomped away from Jaakuna, making his annoyance quite clear, although when he got far away enough, he couldn't help but scratch the back of his head. "[b][color=darkorange]Roman, huh...Speaking of brothers, wonder how Grant's doing...[/color][/b]"

The corridors seemed awfully lonely by his lonesome, though he remembered which way to the personal quarters, and he would watch Reia pass a comb through her blonde locks. She had changed into a more [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a0/e1/30/a0e130663b5abc41b1f723df560e9bca.jpg]formal gown[/url] and seemed to be getting ready. Her hair had gotten so long, however, that she was struggling, to which Lorenzo would gently take the comb and began to brush it himself. "[b][color=turquoise]You didn't have to do that,[/color][/b]" Reia mumbled, embarrassed.

"[b][color=darkorange]You used to let me do it all the time when Mother passed away,[/color][/b]" He reminded her, making sure to get the tangles out of her ends quickly. "[b][color=darkorange]Besides, you don't have your usual group of handmaidens to tend to you, so I'll just have to do.[/color][/b]"

Reia huffed, though she remained silent as she stared at Lorenzo through the mirror. "[b][color=turquoise]What's wrong?[/color][/b]" She asked him.

"[b][color=darkorange]I wonder if Grant and Nadeline are doing okay,[/color][/b]" He sighed. "[b][color=darkorange]Can't help but shake this bad feeling out of my gut. It's a father's instinct or whatever, but...[/color][/b]"

Reia seemed to understand. "[b][color=turquoise]Wesley of Dalmasca is there with her. He seems like a fine gentleman, I doubt he would let any harm come to her.[/color][/b]"

"[b][color=darkorange]Eh...Kid's still got a lot to learn, him and Jaakie both. Though I think him and Nadeline are doing a little better then Jaakie and Elizabeth are, least they talk to one another and communicate,[/color][/b]" Lorenzo said as he finished, placing the comb onto the dresser in front of her. "[b][color=darkorange]Guess we'll just have to see.[/color][/b]

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"[b][color=deepskyblue]Are you certain she is here?[/color][/b]" Shion asked as Aloa would knock once more.

The viera hesitated for a second. "[b][color=mediumpurple]This is where Her Highness said her room was. Though if she is not here, I cannot fathom where she could have gone to.[/color][/b]"

Had she run away? Perhaps the darkness had already taken hold and alerted her to her presence. Shion narrowed her eyes at the door, focusing on finding the darkness once again. It seemed to have slipped away from them, as the feeling from before had distanced from them. It was moving, but where? Was it truly Emiri, or was it a third party she didn't know about? She was unsure of her next step for once, although causing a commotion could only serve to hamper her rather than help her. She crossed her arms under her chest, looking around. No, she could not take the risk of Emiri becoming possessed as Jaakuna had. Without waiting for Aloa's permission, she would take a step back and kick the door open. Surprise, surprise, the room was empty, and with no sign that anyone was there--with the exception of the doors wide open leading to the balcony. Shion ran forward, leaping over the balcony and landing in the bushes. The plants had given away Emiri's pathing, and gripping her sword, Shion would follow suit.

Aloa watched Shion, and made to follow, only to see Vlyn approach her. "[b][color=mediumpurple]The Scion of Time seems to have run,[/color][/b]" She told him.

"[b][color=thistle]And a guard just reported that a man was seen in Utena Hospital. It seems that he had taken an interest in Lord Andre, though luckily he was not harmed. If she escaped, would she not go there?[/color][/b]" He asked.

Aloa pointed towards Shion, who was now quite the distance away. "[b][color=mediumpurple]The path says otherwise. The girl's intention seems to be to leave Stigma...but to where is the question.[/color][/b]"