So I just now discovered that I accidentally named the emperor after the Roman version of Uranus.
So I know Yev is on vacation, but Arthanus is currently MIA. Haven't heard from him in a while, sent a message to ask if he was still around.
I think we can move on from here, though, since Vidal is as yet not involved with the hunt for Yllicus, he's only a hired ship, we can just say that he sails and gets you where you're going.
So, Affili and Eyeris, if you're still around, I can set the scene on where Yllicus has hidden. I figure the mercenary tries to sneak up on him. Naira and Gabriel get there in time to save his bacon('Cause they think killing the emperor was just a great move all around).
Wait a minute... No... I just realized that with my change to the story they actually have no idea that Yllicus killed the emperor. That was kind of important, so... oops.
Okay, new plan. They break up the fight because they know they need to be there, but don't know why.