"Well met, Ramza. Simon." Ashelia began to walk once again, motioning with her head for Ramza to join her. "Let us walk. There are many sights to see in Aqures Ixen, and the sooner you do, the sooner you can turn your thoughts to more important matters." The queen adjusted the basket in her arms as Merlose floated behind them, chatting amicably with Simon.

"It has been more than a month." She didn't sound happy at that fact. "There were thirty or so of us, all appearing together at the Fire Crystal, just as you did. Four fell into Crystal Stasis not long ago, and shortly after more Heroes appeared." They way she said 'Heroes,' it was clear she used the term simply for convenience. "A month, almost to the day, I should think. I suppose, given enough time, we might see a pattern."