Her eyebrow went up at the mention of this mysterious 'leader' but if a name wasn't offered then it was just as likely that the person was no longer with them. Either by Death or Crystal Stasis. But that wasn't important right now.

"Aye. That was the plan. We have our fellows who have the more optimistic and hopeful vision, but the Heroes need those who will be the blade in the dark to serve the light if need be. Not to do what they won't, but to do what they can't. To do what they shouldn't have to carry with them." She paused before adding an addendum, "But only should the need arise."

She chuckled as she considered Saori's involvement in this, "I honestly had my concerns about recruiting you, considering your age." She wasn't much older than him when she took to the sea, but it wasn't a life or weight she would foist on someone so simply. "But if Saori was the one to bring you in then perhaps it's the right call. More crew at the oars, as you said. So, are you willing to sail with us through another storm?"

She held out her left hand in offering. The hand with the hidden blade at its arm. With the Assassin sigil tattooed on her ring finger.