"Yes, I did." Ashelia gives the young man a once-over, trying to assess his capabilities. Why would he have been chosen? Of course, it's obvious to her why she was chosen. (She's fabulous.)

"Unfortunately I would hazard a guess that if they were not present this morning, they haven't likely arrived since." The young queen crosses her arms, searching Eiji's face for a reaction. She's trying to let him down easily, but she hasn't exactly been in top form. "I looked in on the Crystal several times since arriving. With no festival attractions, the square has been deserted." And just as well; the arrival of the Heroes would have caused quite the stir if there was, say a maypole dance going on.