I'm sure that letters from you will be a nice surprise for him. [ She relaxes even further beneath her sister's comforting touch. ] He really doesn't get to travel very much, does he? [ It just seems that he has so many responsibilities that he has to remain in Ishgard, or at least close by. ] Anything you can tell him about the places we're seeing would be welcome. And you know how he feels about having to read so many... What did he call them? Arid reports?

[ Her expression shifts once again as she recalls her conversation with the Exarch and how she desperately wanted to do something right then and there to help. ] Hopeful, of course, but I think that he sounded a little desperate too. He has to lead his people, and he needs our help with something... [ She would shake her head if not for the fact that Alkaid is still brushing her hair. ] It seems like he has a lot that he's carrying.