Nadeline had nearly let out a scream, not having noticed Savayna behind her. Though she was surprised that she seemed to know what Nadeline was thinking. She looked at the ground for a moment, unsure. Could she drag Savayna into her own stupidity? Then again, Savayna was a talented swordswoman, stronger than she. If things really did go bad, it would be better to have someone along, wouldn't it? Was this really how she felt? Or was it just her desperation getting the best of her?

[i][color=coral]I can't just do nothing.[/color][/i]

Taking a deep breath, Nadeline looked Savayna straight in the eye. "[color=coral]I can't guarantee that it's sane. Nor if it's the right thing...but...[/color]" She found herself hesitating, though she would shake the feelings away. "[color=coral]There was this stronghold...they knew more of Sylvester than anyone else. If I find him again...if I can find him again, I can see if he is the one responsible for Wesley's coma.[/color]" She said slowly. "[color=coral]I don't even know if it will lead anywhere. It's stupid, but I can't...staying here and doing nothing is driving me insane. I have to do something.[/color]"

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Whatever Emiri did to piss Cassandra off must have been big. The brunette cried internally, though kept it cool on the surface. She always thought Cassandra to be like Wesley--warm and friendly, but right now she was totally getting the complete opposite impression. She looked over at Aloa for help, though the viera would offer her no solace, instead bowing to Cassandra and wordlessly leaving the room. She assumed she would get the sword, then return to help Wesley, which would give her enough time to gather the troops, so to speak. 

Still, not one wanting to incur Cassandra's wrath further, she let out a nervous laugh, nodding. "[color=pink]Of course, Your Highness,[/color]" She said, looking at Keiran. "[color=pink]I suppose once Aloa returns we can start. You don't mind staying here, right?[/color]"

Keiran was entirely confused on why he had to stay. "[color=gray]Huh? Why?[/color]" He asked, not understanding.

"[color=pink]Keep an eye on Wesley,[/color]" Emiri could already feel Cassandra's burning glare on her, though she dared not make eye contact, instead hastily giving Keiran an order of her own. He shrugged, but he didn't argue, instead turning his attention back to the prince. Emiri quietly left the room, letting out a small whimper as soon as she was in the hallway. What was that all about?! Wait, no, now wasn't the time for that, anyway. Aloa would be back soon, though she didn't know whether the signing was finished. She would make her way back to the welcoming room, but only Lorenzo remained, dozing off on the couch. He must've been more tired than he let on. She assumed Jaakuna, Reia, and Isabelle were doing the treaty, leaving her to wander about.

After a while, she spotted Grant on the balcony. Smiling mischievously, she would quietly walk up to him. He hadn't noticed her until it was too late, letting out a yell of surprise as she jabbed his sides. He let out a sigh of relief, though it was followed by an annoyed look. She smiled back at him, and he couldn't help but return it.

"[color=pink]You said you'd talk to me, remember?[/color]" She would remind him, crossing her arms. "[color=pink]Tell me what's bothering you.[/color]"

He was quiet at first. But Nadeline's words hung over him, and he ended up conceding. "[color=darkorchid]I'm pretty sure Savayna is still in love with Jaakuna,[/color]" For some reason, admitting it made it feel worse. 

She was surprised. "[color=pink]Why do you think that?[/color]"

"[color=darkorchid]Deep down, there was always this part of me that thought that. 'She's loves him more than she loves you', I thought. But it's not just a thought anymore, it's reality. She proved it in Archades...she even fought Shion over it, unlocked Mateus' power [i]because[/i] of the love she has for Jaakuna,[/color]" He spoke softly. "[color=darkorchid]I was so stupid to think otherwise.[/color]"

"[color=pink]That can't be true,[/color]" Emiri immediately rebutted his words.

"[color=darkorchid]It's true. Nadeline and Lorenzo saw it as well...[/color]" He said, placing his elbows on the balcony, his hands together. "[color=darkorchid]Zodiark was right. I've lost her to Jaakuna.[/color]"

"[color=pink]You can't listen to what [i]he[/i] says![/color]" Emiri grabbed Grant by the shoulders, turning him to face her. "[color=pink]He lives only to cause misery to others, he revels in causing others pain![/color]"

"[color=darkorchid]But it wasn't a lie, was it?[/color]" He asked, gently taking her hands off him. "[color=darkorchid]It was cruel...but it was the truth. She hasn't tried to deny it. We haven't even spoken since then.[/color]"

"[color=pink]There's a lot going on right now, I'm sure if you ask her now she'll tell you otherwise,[/color]" She stood firm.

"[color=darkorchid]I can't do that.[/color]"

"[color=pink]Why? All you're doing is stewing in negativity![/color]"

"[color=darkorchid]And what if she proves Zodiark right? Then what?[/color]" He asked her. "[color=darkorchid]Emiri, I don't think I can handle that. I can't...and I don't know what I'll do if I'm right.[/color]" She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Why? Why did he have to think like that? And yet, as she looked at him, she could tell it was deeply troubling him. Emiri shook her head, trying to think of what she could say. "[color=darkorchid]There's nothing more to say.[/color]" He stated, as if reading her thoughts. He turned back towards the balcony, staring out at the city before them.