[h3][color=thistle]Io[/color][/h3]

[at the Breakthrough peeps]

Their combined efforts had defeated Na-Kratz, and through a clever play, they had even caused the remaining soldiers to flee. Io stayed in the back of the Task Force as they were lauded by Ayu, taking some moments to clean her face of blood and adjust her robe. She didn't want the spotlight, and the more friendly faces were already front and center, so it was a win-win for her.

After she had let the others draw the attention of the newly liberated Shizuyaman locals enough, she edged back to the group as they discussed the battle. Io returned just in time to hear Liliana vividly recreating the sounds of Ayu's fighting, and summoning a minotaur. Once again, the fairy's magic only seemed to make a mockery of logic, considering the significant differences between a cow and a minotaur, but Io knew better than to try to make sense of it by now. '[color=thistle]At least she made it out unscathed.[/color]' Io thought, noting perhaps the slightest bit of relief.

As the sun rose over the bay, Io pulled her hood further down to block the light from her eyes. "[b][color=thistle]Returning quickly with the new information might be best... Even though the bodies so beautifully decorate the bay now...[/color][/b]" A slight listlessness colored Io's deadpan voice at the thought of leaving behind so many corpses. She paused briefly in self-reflection, then added, "[b][color=thistle]Perhaps it is better for everyone else if I [i]don't[/i] stay here, after some thought...[/color][/b]" Io deemed it better for the sake of the Task Force to not be tempted to do anything out of hand. She would handle some minor preparations, then be ready to set off with any other Task Force members planning on returning.