Neesa's departure was as much a surprise to the others as it was to Meesei. The reaction was not lost on Ariel, though she was beaten to speaking by Janius.

"That was...easy," Janius said, turning back around to Meesei. "What was it about that 'Zyausak' fellow that got her so perturbed?"

Fendros shook his head. "Not to downplay the situation, but perhaps there are several things that could do with elaborating, Meesei."