Noctisardor Bypass any other phase

Laurel nodded to everything that was said by Sequoia and by Druid.

It was tough to hear that they'd be okay. It was perhaps easier to say for Sequoia, who at least had both her children here, with her. Laurel didn't have the same luxury. She was all alone, and every day that passed was a danger to her children, who were captives. Especially Indra. Merrick had murdered Laurel's sister, Indra's namesake, and they looked so much alike... With how mad Merrick was, it was a risk for her to just be near him.

Laurel didn't get angry about it, though. Instead she just nodded numbly, suddenly feeling very tired. Druid said they'd be more than okay, and while Laurel felt doubt in her heart, she smiled at the girl's words and optimism. Thanks. All of you, she said in the end, exchanging glances with Sequoia, Druid and Witch. I think I'll take a rest, too. Laurel nodded at mother and daughters and then made to take her leave. She hated being able to do nothing but wait, but she knew that it would be stupid to just rush at Ursus and try to take them back, or try to convince Merrick that she had some merit to keep around. No, Sequoia was right, and however much Laurel hated to admit it, all they could do for now was wait.