... Nay. This, perhaps, was the best outcome for all parties. Including that of Ishgard as a whole. [ It is simply hard to grasp some days that this is indeed the reality he finds himself in. It was an impossible dream merely a handful of years ago in all aspects: The Dragonsong War ending, a new path for Ishgard, Aymeric to be wed. All of it possible simply because of a pair of sisters. ] It would seem the sisters are a pair of miracle workers.

[ A low hum comes from him. ] Tis good for Aymeric, yes.

[ He has many thoughts on the matter, but will not burden a bloody ghost with them. ]

There are those who will take the best of intentions and twist them into their own wills. You cannot be held accountable for what every one of your ilk did. Although, I am certain most would say you have made up for it with your heroism, Ysayle.

[ Estinien then shrugs at her request. A vague gesture is made to the ground beside him, but nothing more is given beyond that. He is not the kindest man in the world, but he is also not one to be seen as cruel or dismissive. Ysayle surely would understand his gestures. ]