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McmollyGrant listened carefully to Wesley's words. Yes, Jaakuna would have known the building's layout, so their escape would have gone rather smoothly. He admitted himself impressed, it seemed well thought out. Of course, Vincent had found a way to throw a rather nasty wrench into their plans. He looked at Jaakuna, then at Nadeline. He recognized that look on her face. She was concentrating intently, trying to push herself to go further. Vincent may have given Jaakuna a rather cruel mercy by beating him unconscious, because he was sure if he was awake he would be experiencing some agony. He found himself hoping Vincent didn't do anything to Emiri--he wouldn't put it past the bastard. But lugging Jaakuna around would slow down their search.
"I might deserve it if we fail." Grant stated, staring at Nadeline. He then turned his look to Wesley, giving out a rather uncharacteristic sigh. "It may just be an idea, but what if you and I went to get Emelia? That way Nadeline could stay healing Jaakuna. We could bring Jaakuna up at least to the main floor, then leave him with Nadeline under a Vanishga while you and I search for wherever Emelia is locked up."
At this point Nadeline spoke, "She won't be happy if you keep calling her that. Try Emiri."
Oh, the fates were toying with him now. Emiri, was it? At this he couldn't help but smile sadly, though he quickly regained his composure, "What do you think?"
Nadeline looked up at Wesley for approval.
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Last time he had believed someone could get him out, he was sentenced to death. At this point, Grant just didn't care if he lived or died or whatever. He just wanted to get the hell out of here. "So long as you're not a woman named Levi, I'll believe anything." Grant muttered, crossing his arms. If he got out of here alive, he was going to make sure the bitch payed dearly. "The fact that you're hypothetically asking means you have a plan, so yes, I do believe you."
Nadeline couldn't help but snicker lightly. Wesley was starting to sound like Jaakuna now. Was everyone starting to pick up his habits? Goodness, she certainly hoped not, she couldn't imagine herself getting any of his traits. Except maybe they did admittedly share their tempers. As she listened to Wesley and Jaakuna, she couldn't help but feel a little happy. She didn't want to admit it, but she would be glad to have Grant on their side. He was her uncle, after all, and unlike Jaakuna before her, they actually had a decent relationship with one another. So maybe she was hoping for the best for the sake of her family.
Nadeline couldn't help but snicker lightly. Wesley was starting to sound like Jaakuna now. Was everyone starting to pick up his habits? Goodness, she certainly hoped not, she couldn't imagine herself getting any of his traits. Except maybe they did admittedly share their tempers. As she listened to Wesley and Jaakuna, she couldn't help but feel a little happy. She didn't want to admit it, but she would be glad to have Grant on their side. He was her uncle, after all, and unlike Jaakuna before her, they actually had a decent relationship with one another. So maybe she was hoping for the best for the sake of her family.
Nadeline shot Wesley a 'you know what I mean why do I have to say it' look. She blew a stray hair off her face as she continued working. She was in no way convinced that Grant had a complete change of heart, but she suspected that, as Aloa and Wesley would say, he was at a crossroads. Maybe with some prodding, they could get him on their side. Even if it was temporary, even if it was just to get them out of there, they needed it. Both she and Wesley knew this much. If Jaakuna had just come back with them, she was certain he would have been ready, but in this state, she just didn't have enough time.
"Yes." Nadeline stated firmly. "Sometimes, we must bite our tongues and accept whatever we can get, given the circumstances." She told him, hoping he would get the hint.
"Yes." Nadeline stated firmly. "Sometimes, we must bite our tongues and accept whatever we can get, given the circumstances." She told him, hoping he would get the hint.
Truth be told, Wesley should have been right. He should have enjoyed the fact that the Sky Pirate was probably moments away from death. He shook his head, sitting on the floor as he watched Nadeline. "That's the thing about spending time locked away. You have time to think, to look back on the things you've said and done." Grant responded to Wesley. "Though to answer you, no, I'm not enjoying this. I can actually say I think I am going to be sick." That bone part of Jaakuna's arm made him want to lose whatever he had in his stomach. "Vincent is insane..."
Nadeline kept her focus on Jaakuna, but she couldn't help but quirk an eyebrow. Grant actually admitted a moment of weakness? Did Vincent torture him, too? What was the world coming to? "Wesley...I don't think Jaakuna will be in any position for you-know-what." She told him quietly. "We may...need help."
Nadeline kept her focus on Jaakuna, but she couldn't help but quirk an eyebrow. Grant actually admitted a moment of weakness? Did Vincent torture him, too? What was the world coming to? "Wesley...I don't think Jaakuna will be in any position for you-know-what." She told him quietly. "We may...need help."
"An execution is starting to sound like mercy compared to what he has in store for him." Grant muttered darkly as he watched the guards bring in Jaakuna. "What in Ivalice happened to him?"
Nadeine immediately dropped down to Jaakuna, though it was evident that she was horrified. By the gods, what in the world was wrong with that man?! She didn't even know where to start, Jaakuna was a literal bloody mess in front of her. She held her hands out, casting a Curaja over his torso. She would have to go by each body part and take it slowm this would be a long process. She hated to admit it, but she almost agreed with Grant. What else could Vincent possibly do to him? No, she couldn't think about that right now, she needed to focus on healing Jaakuna.
"Vincent happened." She did reply to Grant, just to tell him that much.
Nadeine immediately dropped down to Jaakuna, though it was evident that she was horrified. By the gods, what in the world was wrong with that man?! She didn't even know where to start, Jaakuna was a literal bloody mess in front of her. She held her hands out, casting a Curaja over his torso. She would have to go by each body part and take it slowm this would be a long process. She hated to admit it, but she almost agreed with Grant. What else could Vincent possibly do to him? No, she couldn't think about that right now, she needed to focus on healing Jaakuna.
"Vincent happened." She did reply to Grant, just to tell him that much.
Wesley and Nadeline? Those two were certainly the last two people he had expected to see here. He actually wanted to see another pair, but he supposed it would take some time for them to show up. The gods were toying with them, though it had to be fate or something that they would reunite like this. Somewhat ironic, considering last time he was the one that put them behind bars. "What in the world are you doing here?" Grant asked, clearly confused.
"It's...a long story." Nadeline replied as she approached the cell door. "What are YOU doing here?"
The raven haired man wasn't too surprised at her lack of information, though he mimicked her and approached his cell door. It was so weird to see Nadeline, he wasn't exactly sure why. He shook his head, instead raising a hand. "Apparently I'm to be executed." He said, crossing his arms.
Executed? So he was in the same boat they were. Nadeline looked back at Wesley, though she returned her attention to Grant. "I don't suppose you've seen Emiri here, have you?"
Grant scoffed lightly. "He wouldn't keep her here...not until he decides to get rid of her, anyway."
Nadeline's eyes widened. Get rid of her? But why? It did make sense that she wouldn't be here--she was sure Vincent would keep a close eye on her at all times, unless he was foolish. This was troubling news, however. Apparently he either found his use of her already or he cared not for the Espers. She ws not sure, Vincent was outright insane, who knew what he was thinking, really? She let out an irritated huff, throwing her arms in the air. "I cannot believe this!" She expressed her frustration.
"It's...a long story." Nadeline replied as she approached the cell door. "What are YOU doing here?"
The raven haired man wasn't too surprised at her lack of information, though he mimicked her and approached his cell door. It was so weird to see Nadeline, he wasn't exactly sure why. He shook his head, instead raising a hand. "Apparently I'm to be executed." He said, crossing his arms.
Executed? So he was in the same boat they were. Nadeline looked back at Wesley, though she returned her attention to Grant. "I don't suppose you've seen Emiri here, have you?"
Grant scoffed lightly. "He wouldn't keep her here...not until he decides to get rid of her, anyway."
Nadeline's eyes widened. Get rid of her? But why? It did make sense that she wouldn't be here--she was sure Vincent would keep a close eye on her at all times, unless he was foolish. This was troubling news, however. Apparently he either found his use of her already or he cared not for the Espers. She ws not sure, Vincent was outright insane, who knew what he was thinking, really? She let out an irritated huff, throwing her arms in the air. "I cannot believe this!" She expressed her frustration.
As Vincent approached her, for some reason Emiri felt rather nervous. As he got closer, she could feel him run a hand through her hair. For some reason, his actions sent a chill up her spine. She didn't know what he was doing, nor did she know how to react. Step away? Ask him what he was doing? Luckily, the moment ended, and she was sent away. She shuddered somewhat, though she followed the soldier. She stared ahead, though she tried to see where she was. Maybe if she memorized the layout, she could get to Grant...somehow. He said he needed her in the morning, right? Damn, she should have asked Michel what time the execution was supposed to be.
She let out a sigh, closing her eyes for a moment. When she opened them, she saw Jaakuna. Wait, Jaakuna? Her mind went blank as she saw him, Wesley, and even Nadeline, though she only looked at Jaakuna. What in Ivalice were they doing here? Did she finally go crazy? But it was certainly reality, and they passed by one another. Why? Why were they here too? Was Vincent going to use Jaakuna to make sure she succeeded? She certainly would not put it past him. But then why bring Wesley and Nadeline? She couldn't make any sense of this.
Nadeline was about to call out to her, but something in the corner of her eye caught her attention. She looked, but it was gone. She could have sworn she saw what looked like Vlyn, but it couldn't be. He was certainly back in Rozarria, or Rabanatre, right? She looked back at Emiri, who was led away. She didn't look like she had been harmed; at the very least she could be relieved by this much.
Emiri was led to a room, and once the door was closed behind her, she tried to recollect her thoughts. Jaakuna and Grant, she needed to make sure they were both safe. But how? One thing was for certain, she would not leave here without either of them. She wondered if her room would be guarded. She tried to open the door and found it locked. That would have been much too easy. She sat on the edge of the bed, letting out a sigh as she closed her eyes. She opened them, half hoping to see Jaakuna again, but she knew she wouldn't
One thing she knew was this: Vincent had better keep an eye on her, because at the first opportunity, she was going to escape him.
Emperor Vincent reminded Nadeline much of Roman, but he still had some hints of Jaakuna in resemblance. Her thoughts flew out the window as Vincent hit Jaakuna. She let out a gasp as he began to beat on Jaakuna. It was brutal and pointless, delivering pain for the sake of it. She couldn't bear to watch, looking away and trying not to waver. She couldn't believe he would do this to his own brother! She couldn't imagine what any normal person would do their siblings, but this certainly wasn't it. It was terrible, and Jaakuna was very well beaten badly. She looked at Wesley nervously.
She let out a sigh, closing her eyes for a moment. When she opened them, she saw Jaakuna. Wait, Jaakuna? Her mind went blank as she saw him, Wesley, and even Nadeline, though she only looked at Jaakuna. What in Ivalice were they doing here? Did she finally go crazy? But it was certainly reality, and they passed by one another. Why? Why were they here too? Was Vincent going to use Jaakuna to make sure she succeeded? She certainly would not put it past him. But then why bring Wesley and Nadeline? She couldn't make any sense of this.
Nadeline was about to call out to her, but something in the corner of her eye caught her attention. She looked, but it was gone. She could have sworn she saw what looked like Vlyn, but it couldn't be. He was certainly back in Rozarria, or Rabanatre, right? She looked back at Emiri, who was led away. She didn't look like she had been harmed; at the very least she could be relieved by this much.
Emiri was led to a room, and once the door was closed behind her, she tried to recollect her thoughts. Jaakuna and Grant, she needed to make sure they were both safe. But how? One thing was for certain, she would not leave here without either of them. She wondered if her room would be guarded. She tried to open the door and found it locked. That would have been much too easy. She sat on the edge of the bed, letting out a sigh as she closed her eyes. She opened them, half hoping to see Jaakuna again, but she knew she wouldn't
One thing she knew was this: Vincent had better keep an eye on her, because at the first opportunity, she was going to escape him.
Emperor Vincent reminded Nadeline much of Roman, but he still had some hints of Jaakuna in resemblance. Her thoughts flew out the window as Vincent hit Jaakuna. She let out a gasp as he began to beat on Jaakuna. It was brutal and pointless, delivering pain for the sake of it. She couldn't bear to watch, looking away and trying not to waver. She couldn't believe he would do this to his own brother! She couldn't imagine what any normal person would do their siblings, but this certainly wasn't it. It was terrible, and Jaakuna was very well beaten badly. She looked at Wesley nervously.
Grant closed his eyes as he thought to himself. Tomorrow, he and Emiri would be executed. There had to be a way at the very least to spare her. He briefly recalled Vlyn's charm, and for a moment, he wondered if it would even reach him. Upon carving his spell onto Emiri's shoulder, it should have put a spell on it. He wasn't even sure if he was going to be able to set it off, no doubt the cell may have been magic proof. Still, it was worth a shot. If successful, it'd alert Vlyn to her location. Maybe he could get her out, of get help, or something. Anything.
Michel remained silent. Emiri let out a sigh, putting a hand to her head. Boy oh boy, she never thought she would see the day that she'd actually wish she could help Grant. Maybe she could get him out of there? At that moment, she felt her shoulder tingle, as if her thought of him had done something. Actually, it burned. She lifted her sleeve a bit, and to her surprise, it was bare. Where had the markings gone? She didn't have much time to think about it, as Vincent entered the room. Michel was dismissed, and once again she found herself alone with him. She didn't like the idea of actually staying in Archades, but she figured she wasn't going to have many options.
"Yes." She responded to Vincent.
Oh, if Father wasn't going to be angry before, now for certain I will be receiving the lecture of my life.
Getting arrested on the Ark was one thing. Despite the circumstances, Savayna and Grant made sure the thing was kept under wraps. Getting arrested in Archadia was almost humorous to the crowd, it seemed. She was in disbelief, and downright insulted. She couldn't believe how she was being treated like some common criminal, it was outrageous! She huffed but said nothing, merely puffing out her cheeks in frustration. She would see to it that Jaakuna would feel her wrath if anything went wrong, that much was for certain!
Michel remained silent. Emiri let out a sigh, putting a hand to her head. Boy oh boy, she never thought she would see the day that she'd actually wish she could help Grant. Maybe she could get him out of there? At that moment, she felt her shoulder tingle, as if her thought of him had done something. Actually, it burned. She lifted her sleeve a bit, and to her surprise, it was bare. Where had the markings gone? She didn't have much time to think about it, as Vincent entered the room. Michel was dismissed, and once again she found herself alone with him. She didn't like the idea of actually staying in Archades, but she figured she wasn't going to have many options.
"Yes." She responded to Vincent.
Oh, if Father wasn't going to be angry before, now for certain I will be receiving the lecture of my life.
Getting arrested on the Ark was one thing. Despite the circumstances, Savayna and Grant made sure the thing was kept under wraps. Getting arrested in Archadia was almost humorous to the crowd, it seemed. She was in disbelief, and downright insulted. She couldn't believe how she was being treated like some common criminal, it was outrageous! She huffed but said nothing, merely puffing out her cheeks in frustration. She would see to it that Jaakuna would feel her wrath if anything went wrong, that much was for certain!
Nadeline put her hands in the air, as if signaling defeat. "My apologies, I will not question it again." She smiled, though she placed one hand on her hip, the other on her chin as she thought carefully. "There will be no room for error. One mistake and your grandfather's efforts will be for nothing--as will our lives. We go in, get Emi, get out." She nodded, more to confirm her own thoughts. Yes, they would get past this, as always. They were all going to get out of there together. This was just another test from the gods, one she was determined to learn from and get through. "Wesley, Jaakuna, now more than ever, I will be counting on you both."
Grant half expected as much. Good thing he wasn't counting on her or anything, he pretty much figured he was doomed either way. He rolled his eyes, Vincent acted like that had actually mattered. The moment he had him arrested he knew Vincent would be an enemy. Truly, this was all a game to him. wasn't it? Grant wasn't amused, nor could he share Vincent's sense of humor. He let him talk, knowing it would probably be more bullshit--until he mentioned Emiri. Apparently, once he was done with her, he'd kill her. He was in disbelief, and he had stood up as well. He wanted to yell, to hit him, beat him to a bloody pulp, but no matter how much he willed it, he couldn't even move. He slowly sank back onto the bench, defeated. "Truly, you play to win." He managed to say.
So it was true after all. Emiri let out a sigh, rubbing her arms slightly. Michel seemed amused by this, but she didn't really care. No, she actually found herself caringmore about Grant. Why? Maybe because as soon as she heard that, she recalled their time together. Those moments of silence in the library, the times he would duel with Nadeline, the days they would spend sitting in the gardens together. She didn't love him, but the truth was that they were friends, and she didn't want to admit that. Maybe that's why it bothered her so much. He was still an asshole, but he didn't deserve to die like that. Gods, why did this have to happen? She could have gone the rest of her life not knowing about him, and now she felt like her entire world was shattered around her.
"He's just...an old friend." Emiri replied quietly.
Grant half expected as much. Good thing he wasn't counting on her or anything, he pretty much figured he was doomed either way. He rolled his eyes, Vincent acted like that had actually mattered. The moment he had him arrested he knew Vincent would be an enemy. Truly, this was all a game to him. wasn't it? Grant wasn't amused, nor could he share Vincent's sense of humor. He let him talk, knowing it would probably be more bullshit--until he mentioned Emiri. Apparently, once he was done with her, he'd kill her. He was in disbelief, and he had stood up as well. He wanted to yell, to hit him, beat him to a bloody pulp, but no matter how much he willed it, he couldn't even move. He slowly sank back onto the bench, defeated. "Truly, you play to win." He managed to say.
So it was true after all. Emiri let out a sigh, rubbing her arms slightly. Michel seemed amused by this, but she didn't really care. No, she actually found herself caringmore about Grant. Why? Maybe because as soon as she heard that, she recalled their time together. Those moments of silence in the library, the times he would duel with Nadeline, the days they would spend sitting in the gardens together. She didn't love him, but the truth was that they were friends, and she didn't want to admit that. Maybe that's why it bothered her so much. He was still an asshole, but he didn't deserve to die like that. Gods, why did this have to happen? She could have gone the rest of her life not knowing about him, and now she felt like her entire world was shattered around her.
"He's just...an old friend." Emiri replied quietly.
As she was led to the office, Emiri managed to get a hold of herself, wiping her tears away. She couldn't believe Vincent or Grant. As she entered the office, she was greeted by a rather handsome man. She blinked at him as he spoke to her, slightly confused by him. Honorary guest? Truly, this was all some kind of sick joke, it just had to be. But he was definitely different from Vincent, his words were true, this much she could tell. "A...A pleasure." She replied, feeling slightly nervous. Oh gods, she was totally falling for his charm, wasn't she? What was wrong with her today?! She mentally berated herself, trying to regain her composure as she looked at Michel. Still, maybe this was a good chance to ask Michel about Grant. "Is it true...is Prince Grant really going to be executed?" She asked him quietly.
Grant raised an eyebrow at Vincent, though he was pretty sure he was referring to Levi. Of course she had lied, he knew that much. Except he had hoped he would have been out of the cell when she betrayed him. Damn, traitors back stabbed too early these days. "Tried...to...?" He asked curiously, placing one hand on his hip. If he was talking about Levi, why didn't he just come out and say it? And what happened to the trial? For the first time in a long time Grant was actually confused. It was an odd feeling, really. He normally knew how to handle things, but for once, he was at a loss.
Hearing Jaakuna laugh made Nadeline feel a whole lot better. She was glad, now she didn't have to worry about him too much. "Well...we will be counting on you then." She grinned at him and Wesley, though her expression turned into something more thoughtful. "I do wonder...not that I doubt you-know-who, but making sure we have the keys...Will he really be able to pull it off?" She asked Jaakuna curiously. She half expected the man to come in here and yell at her some more. Would Jaakuna be like him when he got older? It was a funny picture, imagining Jaakuna yelling at his own grandchildren. She giggled slightly.
Grant raised an eyebrow at Vincent, though he was pretty sure he was referring to Levi. Of course she had lied, he knew that much. Except he had hoped he would have been out of the cell when she betrayed him. Damn, traitors back stabbed too early these days. "Tried...to...?" He asked curiously, placing one hand on his hip. If he was talking about Levi, why didn't he just come out and say it? And what happened to the trial? For the first time in a long time Grant was actually confused. It was an odd feeling, really. He normally knew how to handle things, but for once, he was at a loss.
Hearing Jaakuna laugh made Nadeline feel a whole lot better. She was glad, now she didn't have to worry about him too much. "Well...we will be counting on you then." She grinned at him and Wesley, though her expression turned into something more thoughtful. "I do wonder...not that I doubt you-know-who, but making sure we have the keys...Will he really be able to pull it off?" She asked Jaakuna curiously. She half expected the man to come in here and yell at her some more. Would Jaakuna be like him when he got older? It was a funny picture, imagining Jaakuna yelling at his own grandchildren. She giggled slightly.
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