[Huh. Alear listens closely to Griss when he talks, and it's...really then that she realizes that they're both utterly screwed, aren't they? Left alone, without any allies...

...She can't feel pity for this man. She cannot, she will not. But Alear hates to say it--she believes him. She believes this isn't a trap, and that is deeply concerning.]

...Alright. I certainly don't see any reason not to believe you right now, at least. Nothing about this feels right at all.

[do you know! how much!! it pains her to say it!!!]

I don't know what could be the reason for this. If Elusia is really attempting to betray all of us... [...Hm.] ...How much would you say you know about this place?

[please. we're both trapped here, please be at least a little cooperative--]