[ ...well. Nina supposes that finding a way back would be more of a priority for Alina. And it's not a large leap to realize that she should help Alina do that, wants to help Alina do that, even. The sun summoner and the general should not be here.

Sending them back, but particularly Alina back, is important. It rises reluctantly in her priorities to make it to the top... oh... five. ]

We do have to. I'm interested in learning more about the Chrysalis they said was responsible for it, even if they weren't sure how exactly it happened. [ Her hand comes up to rub over the lilac mark on her chest and Nina shakes her head before fastening a large, silver locket around her neck. ] But that dream makes me wonder if it was quite as simple as they seemed to believe.