Grant rolled his eyes, turning to Jaakuna. “[color=magenta]Admittedly, the conversation brought up a point I wanted to delve into,[/color]” He said, not wanting to get back into the seriousness, but it couldn’t be avoided. “[color=magenta]Levi stated she wasn’t finished with Emiri--I dare to think that means she could come back for her.[/color]’

[color=ed1c24]”Not to mention what she said about you, [i]Silent Knight[/i].” Jaakuna said, chuckling, though instantly caught Grant’s scowl.

“[color=magenta]I--listen, I shot her point blank [i]several times[/i], can we talk about that for a moment?[/color]” He stated, flustered at Jaakuna’s comment.

[color=ed1c24]Sure thing, ser knight,”[/color] Jaakuna said, teasing Grant some more, though he would sigh, humming thoughtfully. [color=ed1c24]”Levi doesn’t do anything without a reason. Obviously we know why she made you think you had killed her.” Jaakuna regretted how well he knew her. [color=ed1c24]“Though, since we’re on the subject, what [i]did[/i] happen between you two? Why is she suddenly referring you as her ‘Silent Knight’?”[/color] Jaakuna asked totally serious.

“[color=darkorange]She kinda acts like a schoolgirl with a crush,[/color]” Lorenzo suddenly stopped crying long enough to make a statement.

[color=ed1c24]”Ya know, despite how insane she is, I heard  a rumor from one of my father’s associates that she’s a real freak in the sheets.[/color]” Jaakuna said, actually thinking about it, but he felt a hard hit from Savayna’s balled fist knock him forward. “[color=ed1c24]Ow![/color]”

[color=lightblue]“You’re an idiot you know that!”[/color] Savayna scowled, hitting Lorenzo in the nose.

“[color=darkorange]You know, Grant might be whiny, but he’s actually a good looking dude![/color]” Lorenzo said as he rubbed his nose. “[color=darkorange]Tall, dark, handsome, rich, a prince of a nation...a lot of the maids loved to tend to him. If you get over his emoness he’s an okay guy to go after.[/color]”

And in response to that last comment, Savayna punched Lorenzo again, this time her punch would draw blood. 

[color=ed1c24]“Geez, touchy much?” [/color]

[color=lightblue]“Just shut up before I punch you again. Levi is not going to get with my--I mean Grant.”[/color] She quickly caught herself, though now she was starting to flush red. She turned around instantly no matter how conspicuous it may have seemed.

Grant couldn’t quite hide his satisfied grin, ignoring Lorenzo’s muttered protests. To his surprise, he watched Emiri approach him, hands on his face. A moment later, his nose was fixed. “[color=darkorange]You sure it’s okay to be doing that?[/color]” He asked her seriously.

“[color=pink]Yeah. I’m...relatively calmer now,[/color]” She admitted sheepishly, though she would then frown. “[color=pink]Actually, I’m sort of wondering what Levi is up to now. Why would she just leave? I figured her endgame is...well, killing us, so...where did she go?[/color]”

[color=lightblue]“That’s the million gil question, isn’t it?”[/color] 

Jaakuna joked, though he was right. Leviathan was, if nothing else, an enigma. Her mind and actions she took always left people guessing. Anything she did just made the next one all the more bizarre. Why would she seize control of Zodiark and then not use him to wipe out all of her enemies? Why would she heal Emiri, someone she helped get her closer and closer to Zodiark? The more answers that seemed to be answered, the more questions became raised. And the more questions that came about, the more confusion took root.

“[color=mistyrose]Don’t go overthinking it,[/color]” Emette suggested, trying to look stern despite her puffy eyes. “[color=mistyrose]If there’s one constant, it’s that she does things for herself only. I’d wager her motivation to be something as stupid as simply wanting more power.[/color]”

“[color=magenta]I don’t know...it’s also unsettling how quiet Venat has been,[/color]” Grant pointed out with a sigh.

With all of the chaos surrounding Zodiark and Levi, not to mention Lola and Keiran, both jaakuna and Savayna had completely forgotten about Venat and those who follow him even though they are the False Scions of Light. One would think that he’d be the first one to show his face or make his presence known, but Grant was right: Venat being silent through all of this was troubling to say the least. If he truly was planning something, then what he was doing was just as pressing as what Levi was up to.

[color=ed1c24]“I think Emette is right, though,”[/color] Jaakuna admitted, [color=ed1c24]“Overthinking it won’t do us any good. Besides, we need to decide something a little more pressing, albeit short term.”[/color]

“[color=pink]Decide on…?[/color]” Emiri asked, unsure where Jaakuna was going with this.

[color=ed1c24]“Getting us some fucking grub. Transcending is tough on the body and I haven’t eaten anything since yesterday morning.”[/color]

The entire group stared at Jaakuna. “[color=mistyrose]He really is an idiot, isn’t he?[/color]” Emette asked, breaking the silence.

[color=lightblue]”Yup.”[/color]

“[color=magenta]Definitely.[/color]”

“[color=darkorange]Even I thought that was dumb![/color]”

Emiri let out a laugh, though she would hug Jaakuna. “[color=pink]Maybe we should head back, I’m sure Wesley and Nadeline are wondering where we have gone,[/color]” She suggested.

[color=lightblue]“Not like I’m inclined to side with jaakuna about finding food, but Rabanastre [i]is[/i] a long trek. At least half a day’s journey. We might want to rest up, perhaps get nourishment.”[/color] Savayna suggested, looking to Jaakuna. [color=lightblue]“I mean, the Garif couldn’t possibly deny sanctuary to Shion’s protege, now can they?”[/color] She nudged Jaakuna.

“[color=magenta]I think he prefers his new title of ‘Transcended’,[/color]” Grant would correct her.

“[color=darkorange]Man, they could call him Queen if it means I can eat, I’m actually hungry![/color]” Lorenzo grinned, earning him a whack from Grant. “[color=darkorange]Put that status to use![/color]”

Jaakuna blinked at them as if he couldn’t believe what they were saying. [color=ed1c24]“Do you guys really think they would do that for me--I mean us?”[/color] Jaakuna asked them. [color=ed1c24]“The Garif are proud, traditional people. They would do that just because I’m ascended past mere Humes.”[/color]

Savayna wanted to knock his teeth in, but she could tell he was buying into his own hype. [color=lightblue]“Oh, [i]absolutely.[/i]”[/color] To the others, she was patronizing him. To Jaakuna, she was feeding his ego. [color=lightblue]“Isn’t that right, guys?”[/color]

“[color=magenta]The mighty ‘chosen one’ should have no issues with the sage Garif,[/color]” Grant decided to play along.

“[color=darkorange]Don’t forget us little people,[/color]” Lorenzo chuckled, rustling Jaakuna’s hair.

Emette kept a completely straight face, though she rolled her eyes. “[color=mistyrose]I suppose our salvation does fall to you,[/color]” She mustered a compliment.

[color=ed1c24]“Shion did say I was the only one who could stop Zodiark. So, maybe you guys are right.”[/color] Jaakuna mused thoughtfully, nodding as if he made a decision. [color=ed1c24]“Very well, let us go to Jahara and let them bask in the glory of the Chosen One!” [/color]

And without even saying another word, Jaakuna led the march to Jahara, repeating the words “All hail the Chosen One!”

“[color=mistyrose][i]This[/i] is the one you choose? Truly?[/color]” Emette couldn’t help but ask Emiri.

“[color=pink]We all get full of ourselves once in awhile, right?[/color]” Emiri responded cheerfully.

“[color=mistyrose]I want you to know that I am rolling in my grave right now,[/color]” Emette responded bluntly.