Ysaryn wrinkled her nose at the term, lost on the phrase 'romantic adventurer', as well. When Myka clarified with the explanation, Ysaryn nodded. "Blood hungry." She agreed, and Ruli smirked at her. Let her have that, he supposed. 
He went into the explanation for the group, his teeth chattering. Ysaryn betrayed just how much she'd understood about the war talk and strategies by repeating much of it with accuracy. When it came to war, apparently her mind was a sponge. "We've got m-maps in Daryll's chamber." Ruli went on to answer. "But we'd appreciate more eyes and advise on where to move. Where y-your map?"

When they were fetched by the guards later on, Ruli and Ysaryn had a much better grasp of where to move throughout the grounds. He kept Gavin beside him, mindful to keep him informed, as they would be side by side if the younger man agreed to join. He was somewhat relieved Gavin was still so apprehensive. As they joined Kire and her cousins, the tension in the air was almost visible, much of it emanating from Kire. They demonstrated the flash bomb, and Ruli shielded his eyes, but focused his attention on it, watching for odd side effects. When none occurred, he sighed. "Yeah, we can make several extras, now that we have the recipe down." He answered. 

With the council members firmly dismissed by the empress, Ruli was relieved to hear they'd be returning to the manor, where at least the fires kept the place warm and the wind out. He'd suffered through far less that she and the cousins had, and even he felt like he needed a drink. Upon arriving at the manor, he shuffled toward the nearest fire, listening as everyone declared they'd be resting. It would be wise, considering the long day that tomorrow and after would be. 

But Ruli went instead to Daryll's workroom, his mind unsettled, and he bent over the maps with Myka's information in mind. "You know with Daryll's equipment," Ruli added to Gavin when they crossed paths. "should you agree, I could collect enough of your blood and leave you far from danger. I'm sure Elva has some anticoagulant somewhere." He looked over Gavin's face. "You could be here, far from the war, but still doing your part to help. Put that into consideration, as well. Whatever you decide."

By dinner, he'd regretted not napping, and he picked tired at his food. Ysaryn, having clearly napped judging by the way her hair sat against her head, was likewise quiet and pensive. Mentally preparing the for the storm of violence she'd unleash. Kire, too, was lost in her thoughts, making dinner a rather somber thing to sit through. 

"Preparations are mostly complete." Ruli answered when asked. "A few things to fine tune, but will be better done closer to the palace grounds." He took another glance at Gavin, offering a small grin in encouragement. Whatever he decided, Ruli would make sure he would be safe. "Tomorrow morning we'll make a few more of the flash bombs, and the rest just has to wait."