(a glance in lucina's direction tells him enough. she's a fighter too, isn't she? that's what they're doing here in the stands, surveying their motley team. judging, maybe helping, but they've all thought the same thing: is this it?

hei knows. even if it's buried deep, the doubt is as present as it is in all things.)

Defensive maneuvers aren't going to cut it, not when it's entire worlds this witch wants saved. (he has no love for astoria right now, and likely won't for the duration of his stay.) Are you going to tell me they have other useful talents? This is a waste of their lives.