"Then, there is nothing we can do." Rydia's shoulders slumped a little at that. Not an answer she wanted to hear, though she was grateful for the directness involved. If there was a way to disprove this woman's words, the summoner couldn't think of one. So far, this was the first time they had received anything in the way of answers.

Silence for a moment, as she absorbed that information. Then something Matoya had said echoed and got her curious. "'His plans'? Do you mean Garland, or another?"