At the very least, we would be on guard on this time. I see your point. But there isn't much we can do until we find the person responsible... [ she was always on guard before this, and yet she still wound up here. it's a little aggravating.

she trails off at the last bit, and her shoulders droop just a little as she looks aside. isn't that normal? she tells herself, but she can't find it in her to empathize the way saber does. yes, it's terrible that they've all been gathered in this place against their will, but once she leaves? that'll be that. a thought occurs to her now. with the way she unconditionally cares and takes initiative to better their situation without asking anything in return, saber would make a fitter ruler than she ever would. that is, if dragua deserved someone like that at all. ]

... So what are you going to do? If we find an exit before we find the kidnapper, you'll stay behind?