If the need takes me to rest? I will be certain to stop and sit. [ Alkaid decides it is best to meet him halfway. While he may not have the upfront stubbornness of his sister? She is very aware that he will insist in any gentle manner that he can. A hand raises and gestures for him to lead the way. ] Their intent was to destroy what they could of the Resistance; either in spirit or in numbers. I would wager they aimed for both.

[ She nods to his assessment. Her mind has already decided that they will need to go out of the relative safe bounds of the Reach. They should move their base of operations in her mind. Either somewhere closer to the protection of the Eorzean Alliance, or somewhere the Empire may yet find them. The latter would be more difficult. Especially given the fact that any of the countrymen in Ala Mhigo could betray them to the Empire.

If his rather keen wandering eye pays close enough attention? He may yet see a glimmer of silver that comes from beneath her fingerless gloves on one hand. ]

Or, Lyse is certainly cheering their antics on. [ A tone of frustration can be heard in the under currents of her voice at that. ] Liveliness is not a word I would use. Although, it is fitting.