Refectory, Tamaran High Temple, Noon.
The Blade army, save for those left in the East, are gathered in the Refectory as Solaris had wanted to send off Pattou and allies with a blessing. Quasar opted for them to feast in a meal together as it may be a long time until all of them will see each other until the wedding feast. The meal while meant to be festive was a means to calm tensions and pressures, but it was all obvious when Pattou was zoned in whilst eating as his allies were on their own business.

His allies were not used to seeing Pattou this closed off, mostly Liger, Sayfuro and Riff. Quasar tried to ease the tension by saying

Quasar: Lord Patriarch, is there something wrong with the food? If any, you can tell...

Pattou: It's okay. The food is fine. This situation is where my nerves are at unease

Solaris: *to Pattou* I understand that feeling of the weight of it all on your shoulders. Leader to leader, to outweigh all possible options and decisions as it is impossible for quick fixes. You need to trust in your allies and open up to them. Just as I was able to open the arms, eyes and minds of my people to view your army as adopted sons and daughters of Tamaran after all the kindness you have bestowed on us.

Pattou never felt this feeling of pressure. The path to liberation was previously through easily evil foes. This time, the foe is no longer as easy as it was. To Pattou, Corrvin may have finally found a match for the young rebel leader who was only recently liberating parts of Torrs. For his allies however, they worry that Pattou may have finally let the mind games succeed.

Sayfuro had to add in to calm the leader and his ward

Sayfuro: Milord, the foe may prove to be tough. I have seen him myself. But he is merely mortal like you. The tales of his notoriety is done to shake your resolve. The longer you shake your resolve, the more this Don Patricius will claim victory as early as you remain frozen.

Riff then spoke up, 

Rikku: Lord Patriarch, you need to breathe. Be open to us. As we have to you, you must let us know how we can all help. 

Liger: We are all here to listen. Whatever it is, we are here 

Pattou has had enough and finally let out what he felt

Pattou: You all are persistent...but you all speak as if you know what is to come. Do you know what I feel? What I honestly feel?

Solaris: My soon-to-be son by marriage, what is it in your heart? 

Pattou replies and has to let the well empty 

Pattou: Chief Priest, my fellow allies, I appreciate all your wisdom. But do know the weight on my shoulders is getting heavier by the minute we stay here and not act. I do not want her hurt. I do not want any more innocent people hurting! The horrors of what occurred in the south are still fresh to me. I know lives are at stake in whatever decision I make. I can't save them all.  

He then looks down on his hands, imagining as if blood is stained there. 

Pattou: I cannot forgive myself if I go against my code, my oath, my promise...our mission.

Solaris rose from the table along with Quasar and placed their hands on Pattou's shoulders. Riff also went near his leader along with Sayfuro and Liger. All of them felt for young Pattou as the pressure had gotten to him. Pattou can understand the assurance even as no words are being uttered. After letting the moment simmer in, Pattou then said, 

Pattou: I thank you all. My apologies for not acting like a leader just now. But we all have a mission to do. A promise and oath to fulfill to the people. 

All of them nodded in agreement. Upon finishing their meal, those present began to head to the Main Altar of the High Temple.

Tamaran High Temple, Main Altar, Noon
Pattou and the remaining members of the Blade Army were gathered at the center as Solaris had stepped unto the main altar, below the statue of the Goddess Creator. Solaris held his hands over Pattou and the rest of his companions as Solaris asked of Quasar and the rest of the priests to join suit as he prayed over the young leader and his allies.

Solaris: O Goddess Creator of Tamaran, we beseech you to hear our prayers. To fulfill the hopes and dreams of the forces of right. To end the injustices caused and prolonged by the leadership of a man whose soul has deemed its vessel beyond repair and repentance. We ask that you bless and guide this young man, to whom my only daughter betrothed herself upon along with their companions of justice. Into your hands, bless ours on your behalf that we bestow upon these individuals your blessing and protection from harm.

Solaris then began to chant in ancient Tamaran, which only a select few and the priests can only understand, and they end the prayer by putting their hands down to the side. Pattou was then approached by Solaris as the Chief Priest embraced the young rebel leader and commanded the young liberator

Solaris: The Goddess Creator has bestowed her blessing upon you and your army. Bring my daughter safe and sound once you have finished your mission in liberating Torrs 

Pattou: For this, I ... no. WE shall do our all to liberate this empire and return the rule of right in the land

After this moment, Pattou and his companions then marched onto Eastern Torrs, where everyone, save for Sayfuro and Jinzy, are on high alert as this is their first time to see the land.

Liger then saw the concern in Jinzy as he chose to stay close to her. Jinzy felt more comfortable that her guardian stays close to her. Usually, Riff would be his usual aloof self, but given the situation and where they are all headed to, he was uncannily different.

Sayfuro took notice and asked him, 

Sayfuro: Master Riff, usually you would try to calm and ease the tension. But it seems you have grown as sullen as the situation currently is.... 

Riff then responded to Sayfuro in a tone everyone apart from Pattou, Liger and Jinzy heard from a few nights ago. 

Riff: Listen to me, right hand man from the shadows. Given that I will be returning to the land I once resided in along with my now fallen comrades. I am unable to as easily as to strum and calm the tensions as our leader's burden grows heavier for each passing day. I know of this too as I once was a rebel leader. I am unable to march in folly as a typical clown, which I am, can do as that will dishonor and make a mockery of the memory of my fallen men. 

Riff then looks coldly forward and says, 

Riff: this is about ensuring we return things to right. 

Rikkou and the rest can only nod as Sayfuro then decides to be the advanced guard on account of his stealth.

Riff then tells Pattou, 

Riff: Milord, that right hand man of yours had better know when and how to hold his tongue. A few words more and I could have questioned on whose side is he on... 

Pattou then reassures Riff, 

Pattou: Riff, had it not been for Sayfuro, we never would have been here, liberating Torrs by the regions. Do bear with him as he is our ally, but I shall reprimand him for his lack of consideration.

The Blade Army marched onward with no untoward incident on the way to Eastern Torrs.

Eastern Torrs Slums, Midday
The Blade army had arrived and Sayfuro and Jinzy take the lead as Pattou and the rest of those who have arrived for the first time were donning cloaks to hide their identities. Jinzy had Sayfuro behind her in case of any attacks as Jinzy was headed to Amethyst's house.

As Jinzy knocks on the door, Amethyst was able to answer. The two greeted each other with a quick friendly embrace. 

Amethyst: Jinzy, glad you were able to return!" 

Jinzy: Amy, we promised to return

Amethyst was shocked to hear we. 

Amethyst: Who's we, Jinzy? 

Pattou and Liger entered the house and so did the rest of the allies, save for Sayfuro. Pattou and Liger removed their cloaks as Pattou introduced himself. 

Pattou: Lady Amethyst, I am Patriarch Pattou Blade, leader of the Blade Empire, at your service. 

Liger then introduced himself,

Liger: Liger Chance, pleased to meet your acquaintance and I am a friend of Jinzy's. 

Amethyst then smirked at Jinzy

Amethyst: Oooh so you found yourself... a man. 

Amethyst's smirk then turned into a smile of contentment as she saw that her friend had found herself a man. Jinzy can merely blush and remind her friend, 

Jinzy: *blushing* Liger and I are merely acquaintances. Allies in the same army with one goal, to liberate Torrs.

Amethyst then nodded in agreement as she recalls her agreement with Jinzy, then speaks to Pattou,

AmethystL It seems my former dancers-on-stage are saying the truth. Milord, I am Amethyst, one of the dancer acquaintances of Jinzy and Clara. 

Riff then perked up, hearing his muse's name. 

Riff: Milady Amethyst, you know of Clara? 

Amethyst then replied with a light chuckle

Amethyst: I did say that earlier. You must be Clara's...

Riff: Oh, we have yet to reach that point. But we merely began an understanding. You see...

Before Riff can strum on his guitar, Pattou sadly had to ask, 

Pattou: Milady Amethyst, seeing as our numbers cannot fit. Do you know of a place where we may stay? 

Pattou asked of the dancer. Amethyst replied,

Amethyst: Milord, much as I wish to offer my place as lodging, I have a wee infant of my own here. But I know of some houses that have yet to be occupied. Let me talk to the slum chief and allow you all a temporary place of rest. If that is okay with you all?

Pattou saw the faces of his allies and they look accepting of the suggestion. 

Pattou: You may assume we are of royalty, but it only applies to myself. But you need not worry for I am accustomed to sleeping anywhere or staying anywhere for that matter 

Amethyst saw thisacceptance and gladly nodded. 

Amethyst: You truly are the ruler for the people. Allow meto make arrangements with the chief,

Amethyst said as she left her house withJinzy to find the chief. Pattou then saw the sleeping infant in the crib. Riffsaw it in silence, reminded of Clara and Jinzy exposing the sad reality oftheir lives as dancers before they momentarily parted ways.