"Alright then," he said with a nod; "No sense in staying here, let's get moving." With that, he turned around and started walking, leading the way to their destination. Ayl remained silent for the majority of the trip, letting the others talk amongst themselves while he kept an eye on their surroundings. At the same time, a dozen different scenarios were playing through his head, mentally preparing himself for the battle ahead.<span style="font-style: italic">I'll probably have to use it at some point,</span>he thought to himself. Sam seemed excited, but Ayl was fairly certain she was underestimating the forces they were up against, probably because she mostly fought lesser demons.<span style="font-style: italic">Well, at least it will be interesting.</span><br/><br/>As they reached the splitting point, after everybody had said their goodbyes, Ayl pulled Atma aside, out of earshot of the other two, and whispered to him, staring him in the eyes with a serious look. "Listen. I know what you went through hurt, but don't forget Hatsu is an amateur. Most of the demons will be focused on me, but you keep a close eye on that kid; keep him safe." He let the words sink in for a moment, before patting him on the shoulder, wishing him luck, and walking off to wait for Sam.