[ They could go back and forth on this for the five hours still afforded them, Thancred suspects, but he also has gathered that Yennefer will only dig her heels in further if they continue to stand against her as a united force in insisting that she leave. A different tack might be necessary, and he's willing to track her down to discuss this in private in hopes it might be more effective.

Even then, he's not certain it will be enough, and none of them can force her. But he can't shake the anxious weight in the pit of his stomach at the thought of her staying here. Perhaps she could endure what is done to her in that situation, but could the rest of them? ]

It's true that those of us who leave may end up with more freedom, whereas those who stay could be locked up, or banished, or worse. I think we've established the stakes.

[ Thancred heaves out a sigh, his gaze traveling around the group, and he can't quite stop himself from letting it settle on Yennefer. ]

To be clear, I've also decided to leave. As Istredd said, it may be of use to have people stationed on both sides of this equation, and this would not be the first time I've found myself in such a situation. [ Here, he looks back to Istredd and then Kyle, nodding firmly. ] If it is to be only Stephen and I, we will reach out discreetly as soon as it is safe, and likely only with limited information — enough to let you know that we survived the journey.

[ And of course, to confirm that those who remained survived the coup that now sits right under their feet, but he believes that goes without saying. ]

There are still a few more hours to mull it all over, but I think that we're now all on the same page.

[ He will find Yennefer after this to see what he can do to change her mind, though he knows that it might be a lost cause. Still he must try. ]