"I'll take my chances in the Tundra," the woman says stubbornly. She softens slightly and adds, "But maybe you'll have convinced me otherwise by the time we get up there."

"Why do you want to go to the Tundra to flee?" Vishal asks while Taran works

"It's not Riedra or Adar, and it's closer than Syrkarn," the woman answers simply. "I'm not interested in being a part of the war. I just want to live my life."

“Why not Khovair then? They’re the furthest from the war.” Vishal suggests 

The woman looks caught off-guard by the question, but frowns. "I'm pretty sure they don't speak Riedran in Khorvaire."

“I can teach you.” Vishal offers before switching to Khorvarian and saying, “My name is Vishal and this is the language of Khorvair.” 

"Like I said, maybe you'll convince me otherwise on the way," the woman says stubbornly. "But-"

She's interrupted by Carou, who clears his throat in a rumble. "If you are all agreed to at least travel together as far as the Tundra, you should start on your journey. The sooner you go, the less likely you will be surrounded by patrols, and the easier it will be to escape."

"H-He is r-r-right," Taran says repacking his supplies, "Th-Thank y-you a-a-again, Sl-Slopeseer. Y-You h-have d-d-done t-t-too much t-to aid st-strangers you b-barely know." Taran bows again, and prepares to leave

“I can send messages as we move.” Vishal then stares at her for a moment before asking, “What’s your name?”

"Liana," the woman says quietly, shifting uncomfortably under Vishal's gaze.

"You don't have to... join... the war." Kaori chirps from where she's been standing silently. "You can be... safe... in Adar. You can be... yourself."

Akuma studies the woman quietly, head slightly tilted in thought for a moment before giving the group a thoughtful glance. "We're agreed to get to the Tundra at least. We can provide her some points and arguments for Adar along the way, as it is safer than the wilderness. But, ultimately, she is an adult and will make her own decision. But until then, Welcome aboard Liana." Akuma offers her hand to Liana for a handshake, the shadows dimming around her arms as to not intimidate her. Whether or not she accepts the hand shake, Akuma gives her an interested smile. "Do you need to gather anything quickly before we leave?"

Liana glances at Kaori. "Just living in Adar means you're a part of the war, if you ask the Inspired," she replies quietly. When Akuma talks to her, she hesitates, then shakes Akuma's hand. "No," she replies simply to the monk.

As they gather their things to leave Vishal casts Sending to send to Ranari an update on the situation: “Mission Failed. Dragon too strong. Nirdaya inspired was with her. Eliminated. Position compromised and being surrounded. Found refugee. Heading north to Tundra. Awaiting further instructions.” 

Get north, stay safe. Be on your guard. Inform captain of development. We will try to send extraction.

Vishal tells the group, “Ranari instructs to head north, stay safe. They’re going to try and send an extraction team. I’m informing the Captain now.”

Vishal then uses the same spell for the Captain: 

“Mission Failed. Being surrounded by inspired. Fleeing north. Ranari updated. Have a potential refugee. Extraction team possible. Stay safe. Will keep in contact.” 

We'll keep the ship safe and secret. Inform us of any new rendezvous points and we'll get there as fast as possible.

“Captain knows now. I’ll send them a rescue point when we have one. Let’s get moving and stay safe.” Vishal tells the group ready to make. 

 Taran nods, moving to follow their Yeti guide and assist in getting the team away without being spotted.

As the rest of the group begins to move, Caelius walks beside Liana, signing to her,