[It was more that things were still complicated, unsure of what was allowed or who would allow what, when it came to the both of them. But she knew him--and Vincent knew her well enough to understand her signal. A slower blink back was his response, before he reached out to gently stroke Zack once against the chocobo's crest.]

Stay still Zack, thank you.

[Expedient from there, as well as easier, to simply move to pick Lucrecia up himself. Helping her settle on the chocobo, Ophelia fluttering up nearby, hands wringing in her scarf in worry. Then Vincent let the rest of the group have his attention.]

Unless the portal closes behind us, we'll have to come back periodically to check here. Nibelheim is not a good location, but it isn't so far that some of us can't go there and get supplies and clothes.

[A look at Reno there, shared between them. Then crimson eyes slid to Rukia.]

If you come with us you'll likely have questions. Some we won't want to answer--but you're a stranger here Miss Rukia. You're probably best suited to help us obtain what we need.

[OOC: Hope it's okay to do that with Zack, Tazrael. Seemed implied in your post that the chocobo wouldn't mind.]