A week after the Siege of Brightlam, the party convened once more in a meeting room within Brightlam Cathedral at Cid's call. Once everyone had gathered, Neve and Eve included, the wizened old sage got down to business.

[b]"Good morning then, Warriors of Light."[/b] His gaze possessed a rare twinkle of mirth, to which Izayoi could only grumble.

[color=#736AFF][b]"You as well, with that inane moniker?"[/b][/color] She groused before allowing Cid to continue on.

[b]"The title gives hope. Why would I not use it?"[/b] He chortled, before composing himself. [b]"Ahem. In any case, I came to ask all of you whether you've decided upon your next destination. As before, I would continue to advise saving Osprey for last, considering the severity of both the Valheimr presence and the likely corruption of the Crystal of Fire."[/b]

[color=659EC7]"Before that,"[/color] Neve cut in, rising from her seat to bow her head briefly. [color=659EC7]"I wanted to make an announcement of sorts. Because of everything that happened with the Grovemasters...they've selected me to take the place of one of the deceased."[/color] She said, sounding as if she were still in awe and disbelieving of the proclamation herself. [color=659EC7]"It isn't official yet, but I'm afraid that with that, I can't rejoin you all, as much as I would wish to."[/color]

[color=d3d3d3][b]"On that note,"[/b][/color] Eve took this opportunity to speak immediately after. [color=d3d3d3][b]"I won't be able to, either. Cid claims I'm close to a breakthrough in taking on Bahamut's power. There's...things I can't say for now. Nothing harmful to anyone, just personal. I'm sorry."[/b][/color]

[color=#736AFF][b]"...Then it seems there are no other choices. Your loss will be missed, the both of you."[/b][/color] Izayoi sighed, resigned to accepting the reality of the situation. As it stood, it seemed neither of the two departing party members truly had any alternative in their situations, Neve especially. [color=#736AFF][b]"Returning to Cid's question..."[/b][/color] She looked towards the other members of the group, steadfastly refusing to think of them as that ridiculous name. 

[color=#736AFF][b]"My preference should be obvious. As should a number of our group's. Still, if anyone should care to give suggestions, now ought to be the time."[/b][/color]