Astraia listened quietly to each of the others as they spoke up, wondering who would lead them, suggesting that they take shelter somewhere outside of town to avoid any potential enemy spies, and suggesting that they try to find a way to retaliate as soon as they were healed. She understood where most of them were coming from. While the potential for enemy spies this far in seemed unlikely, all things considered, the possibility could not be ruled out, so going into town in their shape and attire was certainly ill-advised. She thought it better to avoid completely isolating themselves from the outside world, but she understood the desire to lay low for the moment. After all, they were all tired and some were injured, so they were really not in any shape to face an enemy right now, nor could they risk their position being exposed. Thus, hiding out somewhere outside of town seemed the best choice.<br/><br/>"I think that the discussion of who will lead us can wait until we've had a moment to rest," she replied to Turge's question. "I do agree that we need to decide soon, as I suspect we will need a leader before long. Still, it can wait until tomorrow, at least," she added, hoping that everyone would consider this and at least begin thinking about it. She understood that it may be hard for some to think about it when they only just lost their Grandmaster. As much as she wanted to sympathize with them, they had a lot ahead of them, and without a leader they would get no where. It may not be necessary to discuss it at this very moment, but it couldn't wait forever.<br/><br/>On that topic, she wasn't sure who among them was truly best suited. There were a few of them who were capable. Some seemed like they would support her, others Authryn, perhaps even Ithilnaur. Whomever was chosen, it needed to be something that they could all agree upon. Someone they could all support, even if they weren't necessarily their first choice. The last thing they needed right now was was be divided and fight among themselves. In the end, she'd rather step aside and let one of the others lead if it meant keeping the peace. Whatever it took to ensure their survival and ensure that they were rebuilt, she would do.<br/><br/>It seemed as though it had been decided that they would not go to a tavern, but rather a cave within the forest to the north. She knew of it. It seemed as good a place as any. Plus, there was a town not too far from it where they could gather information. "Sounds good to me. At least this way we won't be completely isolated from the rest of the world. Once we've recovered enough, whoever is in the best shape can go to the town and try to gather some information and get some supplies. Then we can discuss what happens next," she replied with her own suggestions before falling silent while he gave Turge and Triarc their blessings from the Grandmaster.<br/><br/>When he turned back and spoke, she immediately placed her own hand on top of his, followed shortly by Seren, Ignius, and Kai. "I look good in anything. But chains aren't really my thing," she joked with a light smile before adding, "We won't fail. That's not an option," she added in a more serious manner. They couldn't fail. Which was why they had to keep it together. Why they couldn't give in to their emotions, because decisions made in haste and in anger would only lead to further death. She wanted to avenge their fallen comrades as much as anyone else, but she knew that they didn't have a shot as they were now. They needed to take their time and gather their strength, find ways to get stronger and gain numbers, and then they could talk about a plan for retaliation. For now, they needed to focus on getting to the cave where they could rest and find something to eat. Everything else could wait until tomorrow.