[center][h2][color=#b3ccff]Esben Matthiassen[/color][/h2][/center]
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He could do little but sigh at the news that Cid had regarding Garuda's status. [color=#b3ccff]"Stolen æther keeping her from fully disincorporating? Wonderful,"[/color] Esben replied flatly, as the fairies flitted between the various Kirins. Selene—after quickly hushing Rudolf—quickly left his side, satisfied enough with his state to go and check on Izayoi and Galahad as they healed their wounds. Eos bounced back and forth between Miina and Chisato, worrying over the nerve damage that [i]she'd[/i] been yet to observe, sparing a glance off to Éliane just long enough to decide she needed to shield her eyes from the flare and turn back to the other two. With the Skaeller air patrol rapidly approaching, there wasn't long to plan with Cid, but he could at least offer some small warning—

[color=#b3ccff]"As far as we're aware, Solitude itself may be compromised. I worry that Shiva may be subject to the same sort of attack before long. If so...I expect they may be veering west to try and swing around outside of the Nest's patrol range. It may be worthwhile to check in on Shiva if you're able."[/color] Behind them the Skaeller patrol landed, the airmen who descended to meet them greeting Éliane quickly. [color=#b3ccff]"Until next time, Cid. Do keep Eve out of trouble for us."[/color]

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The flight, at least, was comfortable enough, though there was little to do upon it after making the same warning to one of the crew to take to their commanding officer but make further note of the recent goings-on, and listen in on the scant conversation of the others. Such as Galahad and Éliane musing about capturing a stealth frigate. As the dame commander left, he considered the idea himself for a moment...before shaking his head and discarding it. Too much of a ship, not to mention that the flying sort wasn't his preferred type of ship. [color=#b3ccff]"If we get our hands on one, it'll likely only be for long enough to crash it like we did in Drana Asnaeu,"[/color] he added once she was out of earshot. [color=#b3ccff]"Or it'll only be once we're running them off our continent. I don't really fancy our chances to capture one otherwise while they still have a power base here."[/color]