I certainly mean no disrespect either, and Hydaelyn herself surely must be frowning at me for even thinking along these lines, but I cannot help but think that you would still be able to help others and use all your gifts and abilities even if you had not joined the Scions, or any organization, for that matter. [ He leaves this next part unsaid, but perhaps if that had been the case, then both Alkaid and her sister would have more freedom to go where they will while still giving aid when needed. ]

Perhaps if you said something along those lines to them, or perhaps to Y'shtola or Thancred. It might give them a moment of pause, and perhaps they would interpret your words as a needed reminder and thus take them to heart.

[ Of course, to do so would be quite decisively stepping forward, and he understands if she would rather not. ] Speaking for myself, I might not be so inclined to make such a decisive move, but it would certainly garner results one way or another.

[ He offers a tentative sort of smile, not wishing to offend her or otherwise negatively impact her mood, but he adds: ]

Perhaps we should consider relocating our base of operations to Ishgard.