Ashelia Riot opens her eyes; she, too, is teary, but she barely has the energy to cry. Ashelia Riot: Enea, I... I have to tell you... Enea Mohnesh grabs Ashelia Riot's hands tightly. Enea Mohnesh: Don't force yourself; take your time. Ashelia Riot was obsessed with the idea of murdering every Garlean she could find while imprisoned in her tank, but now she feels mostly numb - numb, except for the fact that she knows what the legatus has planned. Ashelia Riot squeezes her friend's hand even tighter. Ashelia Riot: Zenos has... he's taken Shinryu's aether. We have to stop him. At once. Enea Mohnesh: This Resonant Project.. so that was his intent? Enea Mohnesh's eyes widen, her tears stopping her in her tracks. Enea Mohnesh: How can- Enea Mohnesh stops herself. Enea Mohnesh: No. We just have to do it. Enea Mohnesh mirrors Ashelia Riot's sentiment in the matter, her voice growing from a murmur to a more confident tone. Ashelia Riot sighs in relief; she was almost expecting that her friend would tell her not to worry or to relax. Ashelia Riot: I know I'm in no shape to fight like this. Ashelia Riot doubts she can even lift her gun, let alone her axe - then she remembers that the Garleans took both from her, along with everything else she had in her possession... including her wedding ring. Ashelia Riot looks at Enea Mohnesh and at last begins to sob. Enea Mohnesh: You do look like shite. No offense. Also war is more than swinging a blade, so focus on what you can do. You are the Grand Steward. Ashelia Riot manages a laugh at that. Ashelia Riot: Thank Rhalgr someone is being honest with me. Ashelia Riot wipes at her eyes. Ashelia Riot: I'll lead you all to victory. That will have to be my way of repaying you for what you did. Nivelth Ajuyn knocks at the door and pokes her head into the room. Nivelth Ajuyn: Hello? Enea Mohnesh: If you feel like repaying me then be sure to recover quickly. I made my promise, to you and to... them, that i would take you home. Enea's ear perk at the noise. Yes? We are at the back. Ashelia Riot: Is that... Nivelth Ajuyn smiles at Enea Mohnesh. Enea Mohnesh nods to Nivelth Ajuyn. Enea Mohnesh leaves room for Nivelth Ajuyn to get closer to Ashelia Riot. Nivelth Ajuyn: I heard Lady Ashe woke up, and I came as quick as I could... Nivelth Ajuyn expresses her worry. Ashelia Riot manages a very small smile. Ashelia Riot: I was giving Enea my thanks. But I have news that you should hear as well. Ashelia Riot tries to sit up and winces in pain; her entire body still aches. Nivelth Ajuyn: Your hair... Ashelia Riot: ...Bleached by the chemicals they suspended me in. The irony of it didn't escape them, of course. Enea Mohnesh: I hear large concentrations of aether can do that to you as well. Nivelth Ajuyn reaches out to touch Ashelia Riot's shoulder, but her hand falters and she thinks better of it. Nivelth Ajuyn: I... That too, and your aether seems... off. Ashelia Riot: ...They siphoned some of it off. Only a little, and it should replenish before long. Nivelth Ajuyn: Forgive me, I've learned enough of the healing arts to be worried over people... Ashelia Riot: But enough of me. Zenos himself wanted my Echo, yes. But his Resonant Project has far graver consequences. Nivelth Ajuyn: Resonant? Ashelia Riot: Nive. He's taken aether from Shinryu. Nivelth Ajuyn looks at Ashelia Riot in shock! Ashelia Riot glances back to Enea Mohnesh for her support. Ashelia Riot: Which means we have to bring the fight to him. Immediately. Nivelth Ajuyn swears, loudly, in mangled Sea Wolf. Enea Mohnesh: I have reasons to believe they have gather their forces in Ala Mhigo proper. As you might remember, Abania was lacking in proper soldiers. Their experiments had the run of the place. On one hand, all of them gathered in one location makes them that more fearsome... On the other, it might be the best chance we have. Ashelia Riot: I will make contact with as many of my targets in the Eorzean Alliance as possible. If we can convince them to take part now... Nivelth Ajuyn frowns, crossing her arms. Nivelth Ajuyn: Very well. I can call on quite a few arcanists in Limsa, and I can use my rank in the Maelstrom... I don't care what we have to do, I am not going to allow that primal to hurt more people. Enea Mohnesh: If given proper troops, we can blow a hole and get in. Or, at the very least, sneak a troupe by the residential area. Fighting a Shinryu-infused Zenos... Enea Mohnesh looks back at Nivelth Ajuyn. Enea Mohnesh: Not my area of expertise. Ashelia Riot: Nive. Please prepare every word of research you've gathered on Shinryu thus far. We may need it. Nivelth Ajuyn looks between the two of them, clenching her hands together. Nivelth Ajuyn: Understood. I lost some notes in the attack on the Reach, but most of my backups are on the computers here. Shite, if he's actually... Nivelth Ajuyn shakes her head, tail swishing angrily. Nivelth Ajuyn: This isn't going to be good. Nivelth Ajuyn is aware that is the understatement of the Era. Ashelia Riot nods to Nivelth Ajuyn. Ashelia Riot: But we must prevail. Ashelia Riot: Sylvan Rain... Sylvan Rain was lost in Donna, presumed dead. We will carry on the fight for Ala Mhigo, as she would have wanted us to do. Nivelth Ajuyn: I know enough of the Echo and primals to be able to possibly prevent against tempering, if we're worried-- She what?! Enea Mohnesh looks at Ashelia Riot in surprise. Ashelia Riot: It's time. Ashelia Riot says the words with nothing less than absolute certainty for the first time in her life. Ashelia Riot: Ala Mhigo will be free. By our hands. Ashelia Riot: And I know that neither of you will falter. Enea Mohnesh: Not that we have much choice... Enea Mohnesh stops for a second. Enea Mohnesh: "Liberty or death," isn’t it? I remember from one of my visions... Ashelia Riot nods to Enea Mohnesh. Ashelia Riot: Liberty or death. Nivelth Ajuyn: I don’t like this, not at all... Nivelth Ajuyn mutters, shaking her head. Nivelth Ajuyn: We'll see your home free, Lady Ashe. I swear it. But forgive me for being more concerned over the primal, as I am a summoner. Ashelia Riot makes to shrug, but ends up wincing again. Ashelia Riot: I... forgive me, but I fear I need to rest. Ashelia Riot: If you've any questions... go to Rosenheim. Or... Ashelia Riot clears her throat. Ashelia Riot: Or to Tia. Nivelth Ajuyn: Tia? A Miqo'te? Ashelia Riot shakes her head. Ashelia Riot: A Highlander woman. Enea Mohnesh: Please rest. Let us worry about the logistics. Nivelth Ajuyn: Yes, please. You'll need your strength if you intend to fight with us, and I won't insult you by implying you should stay back. Ashelia Riot: Once again... thank you both. Enea Mohnesh manages a smile. Enea Mohnesh: You would had done the same. Ashelia Riot nods to Enea Mohnesh. Ashelia Riot: I'll speak to you both later. Enea Mohnesh bows courteously. Nivelth Ajuyn: Get some sleep, and if you need help, I can give you some tea. Ashelia Riot: Of course. Ashelia Riot leans back down into her bedsheets and almost immediately falls asleep. Nivelth Ajuyn: Are you alright, Enea? Enea Mohnesh: Been better, but its not the time for that. Let's leave Ashelia to rest. Nivelth Ajuyn nods to Enea Mohnesh. Nivelth Ajuyn looks over to Ashelia Riot before clasping her hands together and murmuring a small prayer of thanks - she's beyond relieved that she's okay.