"I hope so, too," Soldat says grimly. That sounds like Ardyn really is on board, at least, to help if they can. That's... good. They stop at the coffee cart and order the mochas, extra whip on Ardyn's because the guy clearly needs it, and offers it out to him. "Careful, it's hot."

Then they frown. "You didn't know until tonight that the World Eaters were already here?"