"Calia." Rossarm abruptly spoke. "I would not have you connected to this place beyond today."

Calia was shaken out of her distraction to focus on Rossarm. She was silent for a moment. A hint of disappointment passed over her face. "...Right. Yes. Just as we discussed." She lifted her eyes to Meesei. "If you do not mind, we should head to Rossarm's quarters and...well, I will leave you to it all after that." She grew just resolute enough to warn against trying to change her mind. "I should get back to Cheydinhal. There will be time for visits after all the strife."

Just behind Calia, Fendros glanced to Ahnasha and Meesei with some confusion.

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Sabine felt herself tense up when Neesa approached, though she held her ground. She said not a word and instead glanced at the aetherium only as long as she dared. She had to spend a second stopping herself from stammering and actually finding careful words. "Anything that helps us against Vile, we appreciate it," she said slowly. "I have no reason to doubt you -- I am merely curious -- but...what does this thing do, exactly?"