Grant clearly reacted, a stifled grunt leaving him at Savayna's uncalled for stomp. She was mad at him? [I]She[/I] was mad at [I]him[/I]? Really? Not only was she playing dumb, now she was just plain insulting his intelligence. He let out another cough, watching her leave with a dark look on his face. Keiran watched him, though it wasn't because of what happened, or rather, what didn't happen. Grant huffed, looking down at his foot. Apparently her heel was so strong it outright broke the buckle. He was lucky she didn't break his foot--clearly her intention--but damn it, why the hell was he being punished for her own ignorance? Did she really think he was going to forget what happened and act like everything was normal?

"[color=darkorange]God, Grant, you're such an asshole sometimes,[/color]" Lorenzo chastised him as he would break the awkward silence left behind, throwing him a disapproving look. "[color=darkorange]If you don't say shit, no one's going to understand you. No one's a mind reader here.[/color]"

Grant remained silent. Reia seemed to agree with Lorenzo, though she would refrain from commenting--as amusing as it was to see his relationship troubles, she had bigger fish to fry. Keiran, on the other hand, squinted at Grant. "[color=gray]Nothing? No smart comment defending yourself?[/color]"

"[color=darkorange]Of course not. He'd rather sulk; 'Oh woe is me! The love of my life is still in love with her ex and hasn't confessed to it! Wah!' How old are you again? You're a grown ass man, this is something that happens to [I]teenagers[/I],[/color]" Lorenzo wasn't about to let his younger brother off easy, it seemed. "[color=darkorange]It's about time you stepped up and faced your issues. Staying quiet isn't going to solve anything.[/color]"

At first, it looked like Grant was ignoring him, though a few seconds later, he would stand. He let out a sigh, turning to the direction and following where he thought Savayna was headed. Keiran watched him carefully. "[color=gray]It happens to one, and the rest follow suit, huh...[/color]" He muttered, a sly look on his face. "[color=gray]Different effects...I wonder how the rest will act,[/color]" He said, looking specifically at Aloa, who seemed to have noticed his mumbling.

She narrowed her eyes, though shortly afterward, her ear twitched. "[color=plum]...Vlyn has come to Rabanastre. I will go to him,[/color]" She said, locking eyes with Keiran for a moment, although she would also take her leave.

Keiran smiled, though he stretched his arms above his head. "[color=gray]How troublesome...hopefully the fever doesn't kill her, that'd be cumbersome,[/color]" He sighed.

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"[color=coral]Clearly, my exhaustion has gotten the better of me,[/color]" She would outright admit, her hands on her back. "[color=coral]No rest for the wicked I suppose--[/color]" Nadeline's response was interrupted by the scream the three of them noticed.

Emiri immediately sat up, clearly alarmed. "[color=pink]That sounded like Savayna![/color]" She realized worriedly, already moving to get up.

"[color=coral][I]You[/I] stay in bed,[/color]" Nadeline immediately stopped her, alert yet composed. "[color=coral]I'll go see what it is--an attack on the Dalmascan Royal Castle is not one that will happen without consequence.[/color]" She wasn't entirely sure if Jaakuna would stay or follow, though she gave him a nod as she would run out first.

"[color=pink]Nadeline! Wait![/color]" She heard Emiri call out, though she would ignore it for now. The thought of being unable to cast magic didn't hamper her--Nadeline would figure it out later. Though as she ran, she realized that her self diagnosis was pretty spot on. Her legs weren't going as fast as she wanted them to, but she would have to endure. She spotted Grant ahead of her--he must have heard the same thing.

"[color=coral]Grant![/color]" Nadeline called out to him, causing him to stop. "[color=coral]What has happened?[/color]"

Grant opened his mouth to respond, but a cold wind interrupted them both, causing their attention to shift to the balcony. Without prompt, a Shell would erupt around them, as if trying to shield them. Oh, so [I]now[/I] her magicks wanted to work?! The thought flew out the window as she spotted Savayna on her knees. Grant was hesitant to approach, though the pair would notice something was wrong.

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The Great Crystal stirred.

Honestly, it was something completely unexpected--for many a century Giruvegan remained hidden from the rest of Ivalice. But things were changing, often slowly, only truly being noticed by those that lived long enough to reminisce about times past. Even now, as the Mist seemed to dance around her, Shion found herself--if only for a moment--longing for simpler times. Perhaps the Mist affected her. Perhaps she was just tired. Either way she was moving forward, making quick work of the many enemies along the path she walked. 

It was the first time she would be sure to watch her step--the crystal seemed to tremble. How even taking the ground underneath for granted was a luxury she could no longer afford! Though it was to be expected, as she was certain her arrival was a fated one. Whispers of the Mist seemed to accompany her, though finally, she would come to a halt. The Treaty Blade was singing--ah, how it called. As it would form in front of her, she would stab it into the crystal floor, watching the crystal seem to attempt to consume it. Fortunately, this was no mere blade, though it would give off light.

Letting out a sigh, she would close her eyes, holding onto the hilt of the blade for a moment longer. She would stand, though she would sink down, sitting on her feet the way she was taught to a long, long time ago. Her hands were on her lap, folded perfectly, her amber eyes remaining closed. She was surprised at herself--not an ounce of fear, it seemed. Perhaps she had finally come to get some closure, to gain that peace she strived for. Or perhaps Sophia was right in that she was eager to find death.

Either way, she waited for him. She was certain of his arrival.