While not exactly what she would have hoped for, Ariett accepted the proffered grenade graciously before addressing the pavise knight. "We're just as likely to run into Leona as you are; I'd say we're safer together, for now. Once we have a better understanding of the inside, we can split up then."

As she spoke, she saw Fortune prepare to attack Aesch—but he struck faster than she had time to react to.