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Chapter Fifty-Six

Rebena Te Ra, at one point in history, was the shining Capitol of the world. Before the meteorite came, and the world was split open and the Great Crystal shattered; before the advent of the miasma, and the fear of losing one's mind; before monsters were prevenlant it was the home of the Great Crystal, the center of the world, of four tribes, of life, and of magic.
Today Rebena Te Ra was still a city to behold, a large city, but in comparison to Alfitaria only half the size. It was, however, still a bustling city of trade and commerce. What is was best known for. Members of all three tribes flocked to the city to sell goods and wares, ships docked at its ports along the Jeagon River; airships landed throughout the day loading and unloading cargo. It was a metropolis in its own right. And home to the second largest population of the Calvat tribe within the kingdom.
The road leading up to the city had four raised stone platforms along its side. Two to the left and two to the right. They were about as wide as three bedroom home and as tall as a one story building. Sitting atop of each was a large white crystal with a rounded base.
The Clavat Tribal Crystals.
"One for Selkie, because their only worth one glance. Two for Lilty, for it takes two to stand up and rule. Shattered is the Yuke, and four for the Clavat, though many more in number, they are lowest on the scale…"
A carriage clamored its way up to the city gates and past the large white Crystals. Over head the symbol of the Clavat tribe shone. In ancient days they ruled along side the Selkies over the ancient city or Rebena Te Ra. The old city still stood, or what was left of its ancient temples and castle did, further up the river near where its waters began. The old grounds were considered sacred, or cursed, which ever one preferred, and no one dared enter them; no one with sense anyway. Many believe old magic still worked there, conjuring up strange monsters and true ghost and the most fearsome liches to walk the lands.
"Ghost," the passenger chuckled, "I suppose I should not laugh… Have I not seen a ghost recently myself?" They turned their gaze upward, her eyes fixing on the tribal symbol passing overhead. Could she really call it a ghost? It looked alive when she saw it, for just a brief moment. Or at least it looked solid. Certainly no history book had ever told her they were so, metallic. If only she hadn't kept falling through that blackness, maybe she could have asked it if it was a ghost. If it was what she thought it was. It had to be a glimpse into death, whatever it was, for she saw it just after the explosion. She thought for sure she was going to die but, that darkness disappeared and she found herself crashing into the ocean.
What strange magic ghost possessed.
Strange magic was at work in the new Rebena Te Ra as well. It may not be as strong as what filled the airs of the ancient ruins, but it was just as dark and corrupt.
The occupant of the carriage knew this well.
She looked out the windows of her coach at the passing crystals and the city gates quickly approaching. The ride was a little bit bumpy, but the road leading up to the city was paved with smoothed stones dug up from the surrounding mines. Despite the rocking back and forth, she kept her gaze fixed ahead; green eyes focusing on something far beyond the gate.
"This is what we are responsible for," she looked down at her gloved hands, turning one palm upward at time and running her finger tips over the center. "And this is what it's come to. So no matter what the risk, this is my last chance."
As soon as the carriage passed into the city she leaned forward and banged on the side of the wall. A little door slid open, allowing the driver to lean back and speak to her.
"Yes, my lady?"
"This is far enough. I can walk from here."
"You wish to walk? It's a bit crowded. And I can't say I feel comfortable letting such a dainty looking lady as yourself walk through these busy streets. Do not be fooled, Rebena Te Ra is home to as many thieves as it is merchants and business men."
"I will be fine, I've dealt with thieves before." As the coach came to a stop on the side of the road she paid the driver and pushed open the door. Outside the sun was shining, it was rather bright in the city, and she was glad she had the sense to bring her hat and sun umbrella. She tilted the wide brimmed white straw hat on her head forward and stepped outside. Her black boots clicked on the tiled sidewalk of the bustling city. As she stood up she smoothed out the wrinkles in the pale blue dress she wore. Typical for a noble woman, it had long sleeves that came down to her leather gloves, a frilled neck, and the skirt spread out form the petticoat underneath. It only came down to her calves and the rest of her legs were covered with stockings. She extended her umbrella over her head and flipped her light green and violet hair over her shoulder. It was down today, allowing the lilacs that formed at the ends to dangle and sway over her shoulders and down her back.
"Alright then," she started walking quickly assimilating into the moving crowd of locals and tourist, "Let's get to work."
It was quite the walk to her destination, but she was determined to make her way there on foot. She did not want the coachmen to mention to have a definitive location of where she was going in case he was questioned later. It was much easier to cover her tracks if she made them on her own. And there would be questions later, of this she was certain, and she wanted to be the one with the answers and able to construct her alibis carefully.
She had been dropped off close to the entrance of the city, which consisted mostly of information centers and shops set up to help new comers and tourist, and a few hotels here and there. She had to make her way across the city's bazaar, an ideal kept from the ancient rendition, where farmers and locals trade goods and crafts. Men and women stopped her trying to convince her to buy their wares, or that they had something for her that would cure any ailment in her life. She didn't have such time for foolishness. Specially not anything that had to do with a 'cure' of any kind.
The only thing that caught her eye was a stall selling various teas from around the country.
It had been a long time since she had a proper afternoon tea.
They used to be common. Herself, her grandfather, her fiancé. When she was younger and hopeful. She became fond of the idea after attending one with her grandfather. A colleague, his then superior and the then head of the Crystal Research Department, had invited him to tea at the palace and insisted she come along. It was his hope that she would get along with the princess. And while she was nice, other than finding she loved having a set arranged date for tea, there wasn't much between them.
"I was too old I suppose," She kept walking tilting her head up slightly to read the street signs and make sure she wasn't lost. "Though I did enjoy that one any many others… At least I know Princess Althea does not fear Crystal Bearers. There is some hope for this kingdom I that regard."
She left the market area and made the long trek around the residential districts. She had to take the streets curving around them to get to her destination. This area of town was were the hospitals and medical facilities were. Places of research, where medicine was made for those throughout the Kingdom, and where the locals were treated. Breakthroughs and studies took place either here or in the Capitol. Arguably, the hospitals in Rebena Te Ra might be better than those in Alfitaria.
However where she certainly wasn't a hospital.
She made her way through the streets, the crowds were thinning out was not a place for tourist to frequent, nor was it a place many locals lingered around outside. Eventually the only faces she met were of those working in this area or soldiers. Occasional carriages, or large transports would go by on the street heading toward and leaving the buildings in the district.
Finally she stopped outside of a three story building surrounded by a tall cement wall with and iron gate out front. On the wall there was a silver plaque designating the building.
"Rebena Te Ra Royal Medical Research and Treatment Facility…" she smirked. "This is it." The Lilty female made her way up to the gate and called to the solider sitting in the guard booth. "Excuse me! Hello!"
The soldier looked up from a newspaper he was reading, the headline spoke of how there was a drop off in Crystal Bearer related incidents across the country. "Can I help you?"
"Yes, you can… Is this the place where the Crystal Bearers are sent for treatment?"
"It is, Miss."
She nodded smiling her best at him, "And, when are visiting hours?"
"Visiting hours, Miss?"
"Yes. It's a facility for ill individuals is it not? What hours or days do you let their families come see them?"
"Ah, hmn," The guard shook his head, "I am afraid there are no visiting days. At least not since I have started working here."
"Oh! None what so ever? But I came all this way to see how my friend was doing… She has written since she was admitted."
"I'm sorry, Miss, but we do not allow civilians inside."
"Well, lucky me, I'm not a civilian," She leaned forward against the bars, "You see my Grandfather developed the medicine that's being used here. And I would greatly appreciate it if I could enter."
"Your Grandfather? Ah- Then you must be Miss Oides."
"Yes!" She smiled nodding to him, "I've helped with his research, its not trouble if you let me-"
"I am afraid I will have to ask you to leave the premises, Miss."
"-Leave? What for?"
"I'm sorry Miss, but orders just came down last night. I am not to allow anyone from your family into this facility."
The Lilty noble raised her eye brows, "Is that so?" She pulled back from the bars, "By who's orders?"
"Sir Regal and Lieutenant Spinosa."
She pulled back from the iron bars and twisted her umbrella in her hands. It spun around overhead and she looked up to the building, "Quick to work isn't he… Tell me, is Sir Regal here now?"
"Yes, Miss Odies, he is."
"Good. Will you send a message to him? I want you to tell him Villosie is waiting for him at the gate at his earliest convenience."
"…I will have it delivered, Miss," The guard turned from her and returned to his booth to radio inside for Sir Regal.
The Lilty noble turned from the gate and started to pace, muttering to herself. "I may not be able to go in and get surveillance personally, but Regal dear will tell me what I need to know." She stopped and looked back at the building, "And then tonight, I will return." She twisted her umbrella in her hands once more, "And if I've got any luck left, I should have two adequate distractions arriving just in the nick of time."
She twisted her umbrella in her hands one more time, giving it a bit of a jolt with her left hand, causing it to spin at a hastened pace and she smirked.
"It's going to go off like clockwork."

Layle sat in the crow's nest of the Acote, leaning back in his seat and with one foot up over the side. He had his goggles on to keep his eyes protected as usual. And as usual his thoughts were far from the upcoming mission and the instructions Keiss was relaying to him up through the communications tube.
Even though Keiss was the focus of his thoughts.
He knew he fought with Lyra to no end. From everything on using his powers to the type of clothes he wore to his continuous resistance to conform to some older Clavat traditions. Hell, he remembered for a while she used to keep a jar he was required to put gil in every time he cursed around her. He slowly started stealing money from it; that became a huge problem as well. Using his powers to take things.
But they're fights were never so intense that they acted like they weren't family.
The Clavat reached up and ran his fingers over the earring he'd been given. But it was just an act, wasn't it? If you crossed either of them and threatened the other, Crystal help you, you were a dead man. After meeting Vaigali, Layle could see where Keiss inherited all the traits that make him terrifying. From his fighting, to his calculating, to his stubborn anger. Though the former pirate captain was just a bit more intimidating, if only because of his size.
"I wonder if he'd really kill me?" The Clavat took his hand from his ear and put it behind his head. "No who am I kidding, I've heard Keiss make the same threat. They'd kill anyone over each other… I should hangout around there more, and get to know Keiss' old man."
"Crystal Bearer!" Keiss shouted up the tube. "Are you listening to me!"
"Hmn, yeah, of course."
"Then what did I just say?"
Layle sighed, he hated when Keiss asked for him to repeat his instructions back to him, specially when he had no clue what he was supposed to be saying, "You said… Gee, flying this thing with one arm is a lot trickier than I expected. I should of let Layle fly us to Rebena Te Ra like he suggested."
In the cockpit Keiss rolled his eyes. That was not what he had said. "I've seen how you command a Chocobo. You're not touching my ship." The Selkie shook his head. He had been flying with just one arm, while it was tricky, it was doable. Though he imagined it made the ride a little rocky for Layle. Milka and Nadeen had treated his gunshot injury, but it still hurt to clutch the control stick and pull it this way and that.
Luckily they weren't getting into any aerial fights. Then there might be a bit of a problem.
"No, Layle, that's not even close." The Selkie looked over his side out the windows, below he could see the Jegon River was narrowing. They'd been following it north by northwest since they left Costa Faguita. It would wind them around the Holy Mountain, out past the Fields of Fum and up to the Clavat tribe's central City of Rebena Te Ra. It was about a full day's flight. The boys would be arriving in the late afternoon.
"When we get to the city, I need you to keep it together until we get some answers. Understand? I've got to find us a way into the facility, and we need to get all the information we can before you trash it."
"What makes you think I'm going to trash it?" The Clavat responded in a sarcastic tone.
"I'm not an idiot, Layle. Just keep your cool like it's a regular mission until we've got enough evidence."
"…Evidence for what?" Layle sat up right now.
"I don't know…" Keiss shook his head even if the Crystal Bearer couldn't see him. "But we need it. Information, evidence, anything, about this cure, and about what really happens to those treated."
"But where are you going to take it, Keiss?"
The redhead smirked leaning over to close up his tube on his partner for once, "You just leave that to me."

"I'm so glad you came out to meet with me, dearest," Villosie smiled at the man across from her. She reached forward and picked up an ornate tea kettle set on their table, and a little serving dish with milk in it. She leaned forward and poured him some tea first, and then just the tiniest bit of milk. "I know you must be busy, what with deadlines drawing so close, but I appreciate you coming to have tea with me."
"Hmn, I am sure if I did not, I would receive a letter explaining to me why it was so rude to stand you up," She watched as the man picked up his cup of tea and slightly inclined he head to blow off some of the steam. She didn't know if she felt relieved or angry with herself that she still found it charming the way the ends of his brown hair would dangle just slightly over his face as he did so. Part of her felt it was a good thing; a sign that she still had her old self; that she still cared for the people that cared for her.
"But you are right, Villie," He took a sip from his cup and set it down pressing his lips together, "I cannot stay long. Lieutenant Spinosa has a task he wants done by tomorrow morning. And I must-"
"I know, Royce, I know." She picked up her own tea cup and turned her attention to the side. They were having tea at a little café back up in the merchant district of Rebena Te Ra. There were several shops and restaurants here to dine at, but of course they picked one where you had to pay to get in. The high end little café was actually on the roof of another restaurant, another fine establishment you wouldn't catch commoners in. There were several iron tables and chairs, with cushions and table cloths set across the flat roof. Potted flowers were placed all along the edges, and screens were set up to catch any debris blowing in the wind from crossing over the tables and their occupants. Each table was covered with a large umbrella to protect guest from the sun, and if it rained, there was elaborate white tarp that connected across the screens to make for a roof. The underside of which was even painted like a mosaic ceiling so the diners wouldn't have to look at a plain white roof while they ate.
She sipped her tea looking out beyond the screens to the street below. How long had she been engaged to Royce Regal? She had actually stopped counting the years long ago. They'd been betrothed since they were young. And when she was young she was happy about it. There was nothing wrong with her fiancé. He came from a military family, he was handsome, he was kind to her, he was 'generous' by nobility standards. But it had to have become an issue over the past few years.
Not for him, just for her.
"So, Villie," She turned her attention back to him, "I can only assume you came out here to finally be treated yourself?" The male Lilty was looking at her, studying her.
She did her best to hide her displeasure with the question, "No, I came out here to see a friend, to see how well she was doing with her treatment." The girl set down her tea and picked up a cookie from a serving plate set in the middle. "How can you expect me to be treated if I don't know how it affects Crystal Bearers?"
"Shh! Shh!" He held out his hand to her and lowered it, indicating he didn't want her to say that word, "Please, Villosie, we go over this every time."
"I do not understand why you shush me, Royce," she frowned. "It's what we are talking about."
"Yes, but…" He leaned back in his chair, "You must understand the attitude about Crystal Bearers in Rebena Te Ra is very similar to that in the Capitol."
The woman huffed slightly and continued to eat. Her fiancé had always known she carried a crystal, but not where or what it could do. When their engagement was arranged her Grandfather told Regal's parents she was a Bearer, but at the time she never used her crystals. She didn't really know how, and so it was a non-issue. They were just content that they weren't visible at all times and that her magic was never in use. Such was the life of a Lilty noble born a Bearer. Very few learned what their powers could do or how to control them. They spent their lives covering them up, hiding them from friends and family and acting as if they never existed. What a shameful thing it was to be a Litly, cursed with magic. "I don't honestly see the point in treating me. I never use the blasted thing."
Except for when she used it all the time.
"That is, not the point Villosie. Your grandfather developed this cure, so you could lead a normal life-"
"My life is normal," she retorted. "And so are the lives of many that you cure. The entire ordeal is, is unnecessary."
"The Military does not see it that way, Villie." He reached out across the table holding his hand aloft to her. She eyed it for a moment before extending her own and letting him take it. "Crystal Research is important to the Kingdom, you know that. You used to come with me on my missions. You know that there are problems with the current system."
"I know," she lowered her eyes, "The old was of utilizing Yuke shards is no longer efficient. Power is draining from reactors faster than anyone can compensate, I know. At this rate by the time our children are grown, there will be an energy crisis in the Kingdom." She took a deep breath. "But you're not researching energy anymore, Royce. I am. I came with you on expeditions to research new power sources. New ways to revitalize the Kingdom! Not to- to drive a certain people to extinction."
"But, Villosie, its still the same research. The Cure can help us. The influx of those born with Crystals is on the rise, at the same time the Yuke Shards are weakening, that cannot be a coincidence. Crystal Bearers' crystals have power. Your crystals have power. If cured and removed they can replace-"
"-Is that what you've done?" She drew her hand back subconsciously rubbing her ring finger, "You've removed them? I thought the idea was render them dormant."
"…" The rose haired Lilty pulled his hand back and sat up, "They are dormant. That is the stage the cure is at. The stage I feel you should be treated at."
"The stage…" She peered at him, "Grandfather never said anything about stages." The woman pointed at him, "Its Piper isn't it. He's changing what it does. What it can do."
"…" Her fiancé turned his attention from her and flagged down a waiter to pay him for the tea. "I have to go back to the compound, Villiose."
"Then I'll come with yo-"
"No." He said flatly as he stood up. He over paid for their tea, just giving the man a few hundred gil rather than waiting for the actual bill. "You should go back to Marr's Pass, or to Alfitaria. But do not go to the Medical Facility, understand?"
"…" She reached into the pockets of her blouse and pulled out a letter, holding it up in the air. "Give that to Phedra." She didn't look at him as she spoke. "I want her to know I was here."
Her fiancé stared at the letter for a moment before taking it and tucking it into the folds of his jacket. Regal then leaned down and kissed her on the side of her forehead.
"I will deliver it, and then, I will see you back in Alfitaria for the Officer's Ball."
"Of course," she took a deep breath and turned her head away, "It's been so long since I've seen Lieutenant Spinosa, and I understand High Commander Jegran will be there… I haven't spoken to him since you stepped down after our Lynari Mission."
"If all goes well with Spinosa project, my dear, I will return to the Military, and officer like I once was."
"I never understood why you stepped down." She picked up her tea again, "We came so close to the mystery element of legend… just because that Selkie girl got in the way. It was no reason to give up."
"It's a matter of pride, my dear. You wouldn't understand." He placed his hand on her shoulder and squeezed, "I'll see you in a week." With that he started to walk away from the table. As he left her there the lilac haired Lilty seethed.
Regal was misguided. They had convinced him he was doing the right thing for the Kingdom. Or perhaps he'd convinced himself. Worse yet, maybe he always agreed with these ideals. It made her stomach churn to think they were getting married when all of this is over. He was wrong. He was wrong and he was willing to endanger the lives of thousands, and yet he didn't want to put her up on the chopping block? Why? What selfish reason did he think she didn't deserve the 'full treatment'. Probably because he had no idea what she could do or who she was. Yet, Villosie mused, wondering if he cared about her enough to still defend her even if he knew. He had always been kind and gentle to her; a good man and a caring lover since they were young. It was so simple back when they were young.
She took a sip of her tea and closed her eyes thinking about how good he used to look in a uniform, and how the steam from cups of tea always made his hair fall forward.
She hated that she still found so much about her fiancé charming.

When the boys landed at the Rebena Te Ra airship dock, Layle was already set to storm the facility head on. Keiss had to practically grab him by the fur on his jacket to keep him form taking off without him.
"I swear, you do not listen on purpose," the Selkie said exasperated.
"Keiss, with all do respect, we don't have time for some elaborate plan."
"We need a plan, Layle. We can't just run in there and get caught." The Selkie started walking towards the dock's exit. "We'll find the place first and scope it out, okay? I haven't got a map or anything for us to go by, so we need to make sure we're not in over our heads."
"Newsflash, Keiss, we've been in over our heads since Denthe," The Clavat followed his partner sarcastically pointing out to him that this entire ordeal had been rotten for months now. But Keiss didn't respond to him. The Selkie was too busy already trying to think up their best plan of attack.
Waiting until nightfall was the obvious first step. But they needed to find away in. He needed to know how secure the building was, how many guards, if there was a gate, if there were any cameras. There was a long list of reconnaissance to take care of and not a lot of time to do it in. So as they walked, Keiss took in the layouts and structures of the other Military run buildings. Many of them had the same set up, gates and guards posted outside. The bottom floors seemed to lack windows, meaning getting in on the ground floor was limited to using a door. Which was more than likely locked with some sort of code, or unique key access.
"Damn, this is going to be mess," The Selkie wrapped his left hand around his right arm. It still hurt just a bit, but he knew he could use it for some light fighting. He came to a halt just up the street from their destination. "That's it down there, with the iron gate…"
"I see it," Layle stood, one hand in his jacket pocket. They had to look out of place, a Selkie and a Crystal Bearer, just standing on the side of the street looking on at the building. If that wasn't suspicious he didn't know what was. "So, your plan?"
"We need to get up close to observe the place without being seen." Keiss tilted his head upward, "Up high would be best." The Selkie turned around to see if he could spot a building that would be easy for them to get onto. He didn't notice one right away, but he did see something down the street that made him jump. He reached out without warning and grabbed Layle yanking him off the side walk.
"Ack! H-hey! What are you doing!"
"Shut up!" Keiss put his hand over the Clavat's mouth and pulled him hastily into a nook between two buildings. It was rather cramped, and the size of Layle's chainmail laden jacket made it near impossible for them both to fit. The Selkie lowered his hand shushing him and turned his attention back toward the street.
Layle followed his gaze to look out at the sidewalk. He could hear footsteps coming down the way. And in a few moments he saw Regal pass by their hiding place. He hadn't seen them, thankfully, the man had his head down and was reading a letter. One that must have upset him greatly as the look on his face was a near scowl.
Maybe Spinosa was firing him? One could only hope.
Keiss waited for a few seconds after he passed by to stick his head out of their hiding place. Layle had to push him forward a bit to look out himself. They watched as a guard greeted the Lilty and let him enter the compound.
"Great, so Regal's here."
"He's everywhere…" Keiss shook his head. He stepped out onto the sidewalk and dusted himself off. "But it's a risk we'll have to take."
Layle followed him out, "So then, we get up high and scope the place out?" The red head nodded and his partner looked around at the surrounding buildings. All of them had security of some sort. No matter where they opted to enter, they would run the risk of being caught. To him it just seemed easier to break into the facility blind rather than go through the extra effort. "Well any suggestions?"
"I've got one."
Layle stopped looking around at the buildings and back at Keiss. He had just heard a voice, but it wasn't his partner's. He knew who it belonged to, and from the disgruntled snarl taking shape on the Selkie's face he knew who it belonged to as well. The boys turned their gaze toward the little nook they had just been hiding in, and there leaning against one of the walls with a closed umbrella in hand was Clockwork. At least it looked like her.
Her fine dress and appearance was a bit deceiving. She looked more like a noblewoman out for a stroll rather than the daredevil antagonistic time wielder they'd come to know her as.
"We could work togeth-"
"FUCK YOU!"Before she could finish her sentence or before Layle could act Keiss lunged at her. It only took a split second before Keiss had grabbed her and dragged her out into the street. He held onto her by the collar of her dress and pulled her upward so that the toes of her boots were all that was on the ground. He started shaking her cursing in Selkie and threatening her life. Oddly enough she did nothing to fight him. "You! How dare you even so much as just walk up to us like its nothing! Like it's fucking nothing! Like you haven't been a constant thorn in our side you homicidal magic casting sociopath!"
The female Lilty smirked at him, "What do you plan to do? Kill me?"
"I do!" He shook her again. "I plan to kill you and drag your stupid corpse through a monster infested field to feed the wildlife!"
She chuckled, "So you're going to murder me? Right here in the street? In front of dozens, possibly hundreds of Lilty guards and soldiers working in the buildings around you? All it takes is one scream from me and-"
"-Keiss," Layle cut her off, "Put her down." The Calvat was looking around the street. They were still alone for the time being but she was right. This was not the time nor the place to try and finish her off.. "You're going to get yourself arrested."
The Selkie glared at his partner, then back at the Lilty. He finally let her go, shoving her back a bit, "Get lost. Before I change my mind."
Clockwork smiled and opened her umbrella. She tilted it up over her shoulder and looked at them with a smile. "Come now, we both want the same thing. Access to the building. We can help each other."
"You know what I think?" Keiss pointed at her, "I think the only Crystal Bearer that should have been 'cured' was you!"
She turned toward Layle, not willing to deal with Keiss anymore, "Clavat. We can work together to get in there. Between the two of us, we have the ability. Phelia could still be in there. We have to try together. A part, we will fail."
Keiss turned to Layle scowling, "Don't you dare agree to work with her, Layle! We don't need her!"
The Clavat looked back and forth between the two of them. It was true, he felt he and Keiss could handle it on their own. It would take some effort, but it was doable. But, he had worked with the time controlling Lilty before, and it was also true, she did give them an advantage. And he knew she knew more about the facility than they did. Which was what Keiss wanted, and inside lead before they broke in.
"…You may as well come," The Selkie turned away scoffing, "You can tell us how to get in, and give us the layout. But I am not helping you murder the soldiers."
"I don't want to kill any soldiers, Clavat. They are just taking orders."
"That wasn't your attitude in the air."
She chuckled, "I said it wasn't my fault if they didn't deploy their chutes. It still isn't." She pointed at Layle smiling, "You understand, it's the same as those Mercenaries that took your mother. Sometimes you have to be ruthless to get done what is right. You can't walk a line forever, Layle. You can try to keep your anger in check, or you can learn to use it crush your opponents from the start. If you had been using your emotions to that extent in Marr's Pass, then Phelia and Phedra would have made it out together."
"…" Now Layle was glaring at her. She certainly did have a knack for upsetting the duo. "Let's just go, Clockwork."
She nodded to him, "Follow me," the Lilty started walking. "We won't be getting in there until evening. Until then we'll kill some time getting ready. Layle started to follow her, but stopped when he noticed Keiss hadn't budged.
"…Keiss?" he looked back at the Selkie.
"…" His partner looked over his shoulder at him, frowning.
"Come on, Keiss."
The Selkie didn't verbally respond to him, he just turned around and started talking. He needless shouldered pat the Clavat knocking him off balance for a second. Layle sighed, there went his mood again.
Breaking into this facility was going to be a long ordeal.
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