Jack is unarmed and unarmored when he arrives, wearing the outfit that most would consider standard for him. He waves a hand in greeting to the people he knows, locking eyes with Ramza and nodding meaningfully for a moment.

Well, if nobody else is going to get this started, Jack takes a few steps towards the woman in the cloak. "If you are the one who invited us, I regret to inform you that Queen Ashelia is unable to join us. She was taken by Crystal Stasis a month ago, and hasn't awoken."

"But you asked for those of us who upheld her ideals, and so, here we are."