[“Soft and kind.” Words that had often been used to describe Dorothea herself, particularly when many of her allies back home tried to puzzle out exactly why she, of all people, had been so dedicated to the Adrestian war of conquest. She believed in Edie’s ideals, of course, and that had certainly been a large part of it. But many of those not suited for war were also not capable of fighting at all. Someone had to take up arms on their behalf—to protect them, to forge a path to a brighter future. And since her aptitude with magic made her capable…]

It does have a rather inescapable reach. [Thoughtful, quiet agreement.] Particularly for those who try to resist it.

[And for the Aions torn from their worlds to be brought here, there was no escaping at all. The city looming before them was reminder enough of that.]

I’ll do my best to lend them my aid. Though I can’t help but worry of the outcome, marching in here so brazenly.