[center][h1][color=lightblue]Galahad Caradoc[/color][/h1]
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Perhaps Galahad should've expected such a reaction from the Grovemasters. Perhaps it was their general disinterest in matters of war, or their general apprehension in the face of development, but it honestly surprised him just how withdrawn Drana Asnaeu was from the world stage. Even when Leonhart had sent out his many invites and letters to the banquet in Balmung, Galahad could count on one hand how many from Drana Asnaeu responded to the calls- just the composition of their party alone was indicative of the Dranian response. Galahad had- perhaps generously assumed that the Grovemasters were just reserved in their actions, but perhaps they really were just ignorant to everything happening around them. It was frustrating- truly. No one seemed to truly understand what was going on- how close to peril they were. They'd rather stand on ceremony or resolve petty grievances- his own family included. It was beyond frustrating- aggravating really.

Luckily for them, they had the Kirins to explain to them just what was going on: The Blight and its causes- namely Valheim and its continued corruption and invasion of Ibros. Some of them were calm and factual, others were passionate and idealistic. Éliane in particular was... a bit more aggressive and to the point. Galahad couldn't say that he exactly disagreed with her stance- his patience too had began to run thin. Though he wasn't exactly sure about the implications or directness of her statements, she was not wrong. Ibros needed to stand united. A vein on his forehead pulsed. 

[color=lightblue]"Hopefully, it won't come to that."[/color] Galahad clarified, his voice calm and collected. [color=lightblue]"But to be clear. The threat that both Valheim and the Blight represents is incredibly real, and present."[/color]

[color=lightblue]"The Blight as we know it has expanded aggressively in just the past few months alone, and as young Rudolf has said, we've come across direct knowledge that ties to Valheim and their exploitation of the Sacred Crystals as its cause. The time to sit idle has long passed us. Valheim airships have already appeared in the skies just beyond Drana Asnaeu's borders. Valheim's spies may already be within your borders."[/color] Galahad continued, conveniently leaving out the fact that the Valheim airship in particular was chasing them- hoping just the threat of Valheim's proximity might give credence to their cause.

[color=lightblue]"We are going about the task of putting a stop to Valheim's machinations. The very least that we need is a dedicated healer for our expedition. Neve understands the gravity of the situation at hand, which is why she sought us out. Skael's stance is obvious- and if it hadn't occurred to you, even the old enemies of Edren and Osprey have seen fit to put aside our blades for now. The reality of the situation is, all of Ibros is facing calamity and needs to stand together- and the Crystals are the key. It is my hope that you'll allow us to do our duties."

"But for the sake of our world, we're not asking."[/color]