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Archer rode looking over his shoulder towards the manor as they departed, trusting the stag to find its way through the overgrowth. He heaved a bit of a sigh, spotting the null-zone most typically associated with heavy cybernetic modification, and... Rat(?) through the haze of elevated Mana.

[b][color=#c45302]"That has to be [i]Cruaidín[/i], probably looking for Yue if I had a guess,"[/color][/b] he muttered, ducking under a knotted branch with bark splintered from explosive growth and shifting his weight to accommodate the Stag as it hopped over a gnarled root. [b][color=#c45302]"Well... It might be inconvenient if she found [i]me[/i] down here,"[/color][/b] he mused, sitting back and rubbing at the stubble accumulating on his face with an expression of distaste.

[b][color=#c45302]"You know, your lack of humor might be a large contributor towards your romantic situation,"[/color][/b] he teased, with a smirk as he followed Yue's journey back down to Terra-Firma as a blip on the edge of his senses. He tucked that little quip about [i]Aegis[/i] away in the back of his mind: he knew Raudd was being snarky but... couldn't hurt to actually [i]look[/i], right?

[b][color=#c45302]"She's still moving,"[/color][/b] he announced, letting his stag slow down a little to a less stressful speed. [b][color=#c45302]"Back South, most likely towards ShieldTown again at a more 'relaxed' pace,"[/color][/b] he said, making finger quotes. A "relaxing jog" for Yue was still faster than most civilian vehicles could travel.

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Archer drove the stags at a casual run towards the gates. It seemed like he was lost in thought, but was keenly aware enough of their surroundings to guide them around more than one creature threat. He wondered if maybe he was pushing Yue too hard, or laying it on too thick. Emotional resonance was something his sister and he were particularly sensitive to, and he couldn't help but wonder if Zolya had [i]also[/i] felt that spike of anxiety, frustration, and anger resonate through the manasphere right before Yue took off. She had mentioned that she'd already had a lot of dilated time to process what was happening, but clearly still had some lingering feelings to get through.

To be fair, Archer hadn't expected her to be all hunky dory with everything overnight. The fact that she'd come this far emotionally in just a few hours was a feat of mental strength in and of itself. Getting the answers she so desperately wanted, though... 

Archer reached back and whipped a card past Raudd. It arced up, whistling as it cut through the air and intercepting a stone that was flying with significant velocity towards the Norseman. The stone shattered on an umbrella of force as it collided with the card, directing the shards over and around them. He looked up with a raised eyebrow, scanning ShieldTown's walls for threats, and just hummed an amused tone when he didn't see anything. He slid off the stag as ShieldTown's gates loomed over and above them, smoothing out his jacket and pants with a huff.

[b][color=#c45302]"Hey, I'm gonna give Yue some space. I'm pretty sure she's with someone I trust right now, and who will call me if something goes awry but... second pair of eyes and all,"[/color][/b] he nodded at Raudd. [b][color=#c45302]"I have another errand to run and I want to avoid getting caught out of the office by Cruaidín. Zolya knows how to get in touch I'm sure,"[/color][/b] he chirped with a smile.