The spell Meesei cast to bring them out of time gave everyone in the pack permission for their shocked minds to take in her intentions. Still, Fendros and Janius could not find words.

Sabine was the one who spoke first, unlike most of her life. "Meesei?" she asked. "You were the one meant to face Vile. We...need you." Her previously focussed eyes filled with a sudden glaze of tears. "I will stay to help defend the lift! Do not do this!"