[ K'thisru opens her mouth to say something, but Alkaid keeps on going with what she knows is only the truth of the matter. Still, she feels a little chastised, even if she is certain that isn't how her sister means it to sound. The reminder is one she needs, even though all she really wants is for Alkaid to be happy. Nevertheless, neither she nor Aymeric would be really happy, knowing that she left what is presently her duty behind. ]

Of course I realize that. I only mean that for your sake and Aymeric's as well, I hope that this conflict finds a resolution as quickly as possible. It will still take time, but I can at least hope for that.

[ She frowns as she mulls over everything that needs to happen in order for them to successfully challenge the Empire. ]

How any of this will happen, I don't know. Something must be done, but what and how? [ The odds seem fairly stacked against them, but still, she remains confident that they'll find a way somehow.

As for Lyse, she supposes it isn't impossible for her to learn those lessons, but it will take her some time as well. ]

The Crystal Tower? [ She tilts her head to one side, surprised by the sudden question. ] We did leave a little suddenly. [ Or perhaps it only seems that way to her. ] I wouldn't mind going back, would you?