The Paladin watched Ruli piece together what she had just told him, watching the tension in his body as he all but writhed in discomfort. Her own palms itched, made her antsy as she stood there in front of him. All things considered, he was holding himself together as best as could be expected. She eyed the blade she had given him, resting on the cushion, and she almost craned her neck to check if the Ring was there, too. She brought her attention back to them when Zeke answered, frowning when Ruli snapped back. When it seemed that everyone was in agreement about coming with her, Kire groaned softly. 
“You’re all hopeless,” she muttered, though there was a hint of a smirk.
Narda scoffed. “That’s hypocritical of you to say, Wyvernling. And come now, I haven’t fought beside this one in a long time,” she added, grinning at Ed as she nudged his shoulder gently. Ed had caught Ysaryn’s look and cocked his head slightly, intrigued. 
“Alright, alright, enough, I have been outvoted,” Kire said, clapping her hands once. “Let’s hurry up so Ruli can get out.” 

“You’ve really found yourself an interesting bunch, haven’t you?” Ed commented quietly, amusement in his voice. 
“I’m glad I did. I wouldn’t have made it this far, or killed Ikegai and Akuma, without them,” Kire said as they walked back up to meet Aera. “Why?” 
“Oh, nothing. [i]I trust you. Just be careful,[/i]” Ed said, speaking the last part in Taakalon. Narda heard it and smirked a little.
“[i]She’s a big girl, Ed. She’ll make her decisions, right or no. And so far they’ve led her to you.[/i]”