Arizona was not expecting her announcement to be taken lightly. She knew there would probably be some resistance. "Yes, I feel it is necessary." Arizona would reply to Fuso's question. The two American Cruisers spoke about how dangerous her decision, and asked if she knew what she was doing. "That does not matter. The danger would only be intensified if I don't answer Shinano." Arizona explained. Though she was visibly surprised by the declaration that Jean-Bart. That she and her escorts would accompany her to see Shinano. A part of her was touched, but another part was logical. Shinano was their Flagship, so it should be only natural they'll return. Though Shima's question gave Arizona a great deal of pause. Arizona opened a window the destroyer. "No, I don't want to leave you all. You're all my Fleet. My Precious fleet. Nothing is more important to me than your safety. However, Shinano has issued her Ultimatum, and it must be answered So it is not a matter of<em>wanting</em>to go. I need to. I need to to ensure your safety. Otherwise I would not even consider such an "invitation"." Arizona explained to the adorable destroyer. She was right though, all of her fleet were precious.<br/><br/>Effie's protest, and saying that she, and the others would accompany her had Ari smiling a warm, honest smile. It felt so good to hear that her Fleet supported her that much. It emboldened her so much, but it also reinforced that what she was doing was right. She must protect them, all of them. However, before she could speak, Suzu spoke up. Saying that Arizona was not going to be alone. Arizona gave the faithful Cruiser a happy smile. She was thankful that she was right that Suzu would be there for her. "See, I'm not going to be alone. Suzu, and Iya will be with me. Right now, I don't know what Shinano wants, and I fear she is going to offer something I can't accept. If in that event, Then I may need you, and the others to come to our rescue." Arizona chuckled.<br/><br/>Maori heard all of this, and her grip on Effie tightened. "D-Don't go." Maori whimpered to the Cruiser. "P-Please don't go." She continued. Though Maori has never met Shinano before. She traveled around enough that she knew to stay as far away from Shinano as possible, and to never pop up on her radar.<br/><br/>Arizona gave Effie a hug. "Please, Let me do this. I know the risks are great, and that is why I can't let you all take such a risk." Arizona whispered to the Cruiser, holding her for a few minutes before she released her vice Flagship. "We'll be back. I promise." Arizona assured her friend before moving back to her own Ship once more.