It didn't feel like a victory. [she can't help the bleak note in her voice; too much loss, thanks to too little information. but that'd be preaching to the choir again.] Not knowing the conditions needed is hobbling our chances. If we can lean on her a bit for more information aside from "help"..

[well this turned a bit more glum than Vex intended. Hence the sudden blase cheer]

Well, with any luck, maybe the next world will have a better round of drinks for celebrating with.