That... is certainly a question. [ Her eyes close as she considers her answer. ] Had I not joined the Scions, I may still yet be in Gridania. Several battles may have not turned out the way they had needed. After all, Hydaelyn chose my sister and I, did She not? I think there was no avoiding becoming a Scion in the end.

[ A shake of her head even if her eyes remained closed. ] However, I do wish the Scions would feel more as kin than mere bedfellows of convenience. Then, perhaps, I might feel it possible to share things of my own. I see little to no reason to share with them if they so see fit to keep secrets from me and my sister. Especially after all that they have asked us to do.

[ An eye opens to look at Alphinaud and smile at the blush that takes his neck. He certainly looks up towards the dragoon even if he will not say it. ]

We have been. And yet, here we are, going through quite a bit more for the sake of Eorzea. I imagine we have much more to push forward to. [ A hand raises to gently rest on the top of Alphinaud's head for but a moment. She would not want to seem overbearing or offending some sort of custom from his homeland. ] I believe we all grew rather fond of Ishgard. Some, maybe, more than others in ways.

[ Alkaid glances to the side and forces a shrug. ] I would. However, the position myself and K'thisru are in hardly allows it.