Sabine blinked and glanced down. She hesitated and rubbed her shoulder. "Ahnasha is right. The timing is restrictive. Even if we plant the book and begin leaving in time, the enchantment could expire on our way out. But, they will only see automatons if that happens. Not the alternative." She deflated. "Is there a way to manually maintain the enchantment?"

"I had considered it," Darahil answered. "It is possible. However, whoever maintains the enchantment will have to infiltrate as well, with a impractical number of filled soul gems or varla stones and maintain concentration throughout. I had surmised that taking the extra steps would add unnecessary complexity and difficulty to the existing plan."

Casting her eyes down again, Sabine nodded. She opened her mouth to speak and found herself without anything further in mind.

Darahil lifted a hand. "I understand fully that the restrictions of this option may or may not make it suitable for this coming mission. I shall be continuing this research on a more sustainable schedule after you make your decision either way, so I would urge you to select only the most appropriate reinforcement."

Fendros put his hands on his hips and scuffed his feet. "Hmm. Even with some of the unknowns discovered, both choices have their own upsides and downsides. Risks and rewards. I admit, my opinion is still to keep you two as safe as we can." Fendros eyed Ahnasha and Sabine, before looking to Meesei.