As Rick and Breya stared at Vernisa, they were momentarily lost for words as they didn't think she'd make such a drastic move to end up in this state.
Vernisa seemed to know what they were thinking about, but she didn't seem to mind it; she gave them a good look before she spoke in her weakened voice, "Worry not about me, my… my condition is already at its limit, I… I trust… that you want to know where the others went?"
Both Rick and Breya sighed as they knew nothing could help her; what she had more or likely given away included not only genetic power but the very energy that guided her life.
Breya replied with a tone filled with respect, "Yes, Madam Briggs, we've arrived pretty late, but I can promise you that we shall do our best to bring everyone to safety.
"..." Rick remained silent as he stared at her, not saying anything.
