"No. We can't risk losing you on your own. Doing so would be completely foolish. If we face them, we face them with everything we've got. Trying to trick them will end badly for everyone involved," Mikey butted in. "When it comes to psychology, we're completely outmatched. These beings are likely hundreds, if not thousands of years old. With Ada around, trying to ambush them while Jenso's in the tower will end poorly. Jenso, you would be killed immediately, and the rest of us would be out of reach to help you." Mikey clenched his fist. "I know you want to do this, but if you face him on your own, you won't win. I hate to admit it, but it's a fact."

	"He's right you know," Geode grunted. Mikey sighed and shook his head.

	"The last thing we want to do is split up, unless we can assure a series of 1-on-1 encounters. In that case, it could be feasible. Jeff, order some of your robots to attack the tower. They'll likely know that it's a scouting method, and not show us anything they haven't already, but it's worth a shot. We'll get a live feed tomorrow afternoon."

	"If what Jenso and Alvios say is true, we should focus on eliminating Yzeira's allies first. If we can somehow upset his focus, we might stand a better chance at defeating him."

	"As far as training goes, I've actually made up a plan for this myself!" Mikey announced proudly. "Jenso, as much as I respect you and your fighting style... You kind of, uh..." Mikey paused and scratched his head. "How do I put this delicately.. You uh.. You aren't very.."

	"You suck at combat," Geode spat. Mikey looked his way and narrowed his eyes. Geode looked back, rose his hands and shook his head quizzically. "What? It's true!"

	"As far as I know, you've won all your battles thus far with a combination of brute force, and the assistance of your allies. If you do end up in any 1-on-1 situations, and there isn't anyone around to point your energy in the right direction- Well, the point is, I'm going to be scheduling a strict training regimen for you over the next week. The same goes for all of you!" Mikey announced, looking across the room. He scratched his head and smiled. "I've spoken with Geode, and convinced him to help as well. He's surprisingly reasonable, once you get to know him," Mikey said, looking to Geode with high expectations. Geode grunted and glared in Oz's direction.

	"For the sake of the universe, and only for this battle," Geode insisted, "I will be giving each and every one of you new ways to use your magic, if you are willing to learn."

	"I'll be handling Arki control," Mikey announced, "Specifically Arki, it's strengths, and its weaknesses. Anyone who cannot use Arki, or prefers not to, will not be meeting with me. To my knowledge, Bruce, Alvios, and Oswald prefer to use different means in combat. Jenso, Jeff, you'll be with me."

	"Oi, Bruce!" Ross shouted, "I hear yer an earth sage or whatever, yeh?" Rose waved towards him and smiled wide. "I'm the best earth Gaian around! I may not have access to my OWN form, but when it comes to earth magic, I may be able to teach you a thing or two!"

	"I uh.." Luke started, pausing for a bit. He didn't really have much to offer, but he was experienced. "I... Er.. Fuck."

	"Luke will be handling team building exercises," Mikey intruded, "with his experience running Diver's paradise, I think he's more qualified to organise us. After all, as much as we've fought together, we've never truly fought as a team."

	"Oh, yeah.. Yeah..! Yeah!" Luke shouted, excitedly, "I'll make sure you guys work together the right way!"

	"Right. I'll also be helping you access your Ki, Luke," Mikey said.