Shadow rondo

[Anastasia]

A soft lament, a howl of pain before, "He was our chosen leader! We will collapse shortly because of this, we cannot withstand what comes without him!"

"It was necessary," Antenora says shortly, "You have my condolences, and my recommendations to take your loss with good grace."

[Ebiris]

"Such is life on Ysgard," Alicia says. "Pray that Tempus will bless you in Colke's absence. Should you be able to reach Sylica, I will grant you safe harbour."

[Anastasia]

The gorgon slumps, "Small mercy," she says, "Come, we have to regroup to move!" The golems follow her as she goes off, leaving the three of you behind.

[Ebiris]

Alicia departs in the opposite direction. "That's one. You mentioned another in Arcadia, Jessica?" she asks quietly.

[Anastasia]

"An avenger, a woman," Jessica agrees.

"A woman?" Antenora muses, "So different Colkes are different genders? Does it mean anything?"

[Ebiris]

"I think two were men and two were women. Just of the ones Jessica's heard of," Alicia answers. "All human, though?" she checks.

[Anastasia]

"Not all were specified," Is Jessica's answer, "So I don't know, sister."

[Ebiris]

"Well, which one do you have the best information on for us to find as easily as we did this one?" Alicia asks, having initially planned Arcadia for the next stop but she'll go where the trail fits best.

[Anastasia]

"The one on Hades I suspect, but that runs into the realms the Adversary can influence," Jessica points out, "The one in Acheron otherwise."

[Ebiris]

"Seems we're constantly running into him lately," Alicia says, resisting the urge to sigh. "Regardless, needs must. Where to start on Hades?"

[Anastasia]

Antenora doesn't resist the urge to sigh, nor to slowly say "If this turns sour swiftly, let us just go to Acheron. I am not in the mood to see him again soon, unless I absolutely must."

[Ebiris]

"It's a big plane, he can't be everywhere," Alicia ventures hopefully.

[Anastasia]

Antenora gives you a very long look at that, expression completely unconvinced.

"Antenora," Jessica says softly, "It's not that likely."

"I don't trust him to leave us unbothered, but it's worth the risk." Antenora explains, "However, I don't have to like it."

[Ebiris]

"In any case, Jessica. Where should I gate us to?" Alicia asks to get them back on track.

[Anastasia]

"Dallya," Jessica says, "Anywhere there will do."