[Diarmuid nods in understanding at that sad smile. He wears a similar one when he thinks of his father and the friends of his first life who he will likely never see again.

Zack's statement makes him laugh, though.]

No, I don't think anyone could do it alone no matter how strong they are. It is going to take a lot of work, magic and luck I am guessing. That is why we need to start as soon as possible. I think they might have been able to save Mt Verla if they had just had more time to prepare and practice.

[There just wasn't enough time. That is all there is to it.]

Whatever that something is, we are going to find it.