Again it seemed, J'tomo unknowingly went for the jugular. He sighed as they walked knowing that none of his excuses would get through to the other man. He believed what he believed whole-heartedly and Estinien wished that he could join him in it .

Aymeric could never abandon Ishgard. He'd never forgive himself. "Don't think... I haven't imagined it. The joy he would find on the wide open Steppe-- the marvels I could show him in the Kogane-Dori markets." Estinien lowered his head.

"A shame to think that his only chance to travel came about while I was trapped in Nidhogg's clutches. That is something I find it hard to forgive. I would rather not tempt him. The thought of worsening the pain he must already feel is..." He trailed off and looked down the hall.

"Is it just me, or-- did we already pass this set of doors." Oh dear. That wasn't a good sign.