Snippet #2009305

OOC Note; Managed to get a brief time to be online while on my days off, so I'm dropping a post to keep things moving.

EDIT: I edited this post to keep Leyna instead with the group.

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"I am already aware of her need for proper disguise," Zyren's voice called as he and Ravina approached, returning to join the group. He stepped beside Leyna, Ravina stopped beside him, looking as uneasy and fearful as ever. "I am perhaps a small step ahead on that issue and was hoping an able mage would be present to alter appearance in some way, features, hair color... " Zyren trailed off, shifting his gaze to Alulim. "If you feel confident in that ability, you would be doing a greater service in this predicament than you know."

Leyna sighed to herself, a hint of exhaustion showing on her expressionless face as she listened first to the strangers surrounding her, then to Zyren as he returned. It was all a hopeless suicide mission. Did any of these people really have any past interaction with the Auranium to truly understand what they faced? She turned her focus to her captain, composing herself and speaking firmly. "Captain, you have tasked me with deciding if these... individuals... are worthy of the queen's protection," she paused, taking a deep breath, "and I would simply say to you that we have no other choice."

Zyren stared at Leyna as she spoke, expecting no less of a response from her. He fought back a small smile, catching the underlying insult of her even tone. He turned to address the group, setting Ravina's bag she had packed on the ground at his feet. "I suppose it is settled. All of you not opposed to this mission, I welcome you to freely leave now, but otherwise, there is not time to waste. I wish to have Ravina out of this city by nightfall."