"If anything," Saori finally chimed in, "I can help manage what we have in Aqures Ixen. Granted, running a branch may not exactly be like what I did back home but it's worth a shot. That is, if no one here objects to that. In the meantime, we might have to strengthen or create new branches for Mysidia and any other cities that still exist if we want more information coming our way."

She had been hesitant to speak up since she wasn't exactly the most subtle when it came to what her relationship to Mary was. Anyone could easily say she was defending Mary on those grounds. On the other hand though, when had she let what others thought keep her quiet for long? "You would've heard something by now if you did something wrong. We're doing alright considering what's been thrown at us lately if you ask me."