<em>I said I would assist in protecting her until you arrived. Since evacuation was the only way to fulfill that, I suspect that is why. Otherwise, I would have gone down. They ambushed us with their dance ability, and your people died to the first activation of it. I was lucky and skilled, and managed to survive. And yes, that will be fine. Any idea how long you will be?</em><br/><br/>Done with the conversation, he came back, mildly disappointed that Aurelia had slipped out during the exchange, but not really surprised. He slowly rolled out of bed, and dressed in simple clothing, not bothering with armor or most weapons, though his revolver was more an extension of his arm than a weapon, at least in his mind. Leaving it behind was unnatural, and once again his M9, back in the 'other' world, taunted him. Done dressing, he left to find his blue and charge. No doubt Amelia would find Sapphire a more 'normal' person than her true form would suggest.