The crew was left bewildered and slightly startled by the stranger's abrupt departure from the room. A heavy silence fell over the office. After a few awkward moments, Phong finally spoke.
"She has changed much since she left here."
He glided over to a place in front of his seated audience: Dot, Bob, Matrix, AndrAIa, Mouse, and Raytracer. Phong sighed and held his hands contemplatively under his chin. Bob spoke up.
"How do you mean, changed? What was she like before?"
Phong chuckled softly to himself before answering.
"Always impulsive, Phylaina was. Picking fights or always up to some trouble."
He gave a sideways glance to Matrix.
"Not unlike some other young sprites I have known, perhaps?"
Matrix avoided meeting his glance and stood up angrily.
"I don't see why we should help her. We're safe here! I didn't risk my life to just waste it trying to accomplish the impossible!"
AndrAIa stood up to face him, hands on hips and a Look on her face. "I don't believe you! We have the chance to help someone save her family, and all you can think about is yourself!"
She threw her hands up in the air and turned to leave the room. Without looking back at him, she added icily.
"I'm out. You can come find me when you grow up."
She shut the door firmly behind her, leaving a small but satisfying slam in her wake. A moment later, Matrix stormed out of the room, fuming and headed away from everyone.