Jade watched the gigantic Moogle rise from behind the castle for a moment before turning back to the others. His face was grim, but nevertheless quite calm. Given their luck so far, he really should have expected something like this.

"I'll see if I can slow it down for you from ground level." He nodded to Ashelia and Ales as they prepared to leave, then glanced at the rest. "Anyone who wishes to join me, feel free to follow."

Without wasting any more time, Jade strode out of the observatory.