[center][h1][color=crimson]Alice[/color][/h1][/center]
Alice smiled again at Alfonse and Desmond as she took her seat, barely stifling another yawn. [color=crimson]"I'm as well as can be expected, considering I haven't slept."[/color] She gratefully took her tea, breathing in the steam before adding a sugar cube and a splash of milk. After taking a moment to drink and collect her thoughts, she spoke again.

[color=crimson]"Alphonse, go ahead and send Narti. Focus on the edges of our territory, I don't think it's crossed inside yet. Baradiel, I want you on hand in London to take care of any issues that might crop up. Desmond you should go with him in case he needs support. I'll call you back if we find any leads, but keep me updated in the meantime. I need... I need to get some rest. I can't go into a fight like this, even if it's just a stray."[/color]

Looking around at her small family, Alice smiled once more and finished her tea quickly, leaning her head back and closing her eyes. [color=crimson]"I'm just gonna... close me eyes for a minute."[/color] She muttered as her focus started to drift. [color=crimson]"Can't be caught asleep. Not when there's so many people who need..."[/color]