As you've most likely noticed, Aran doesn't want to leave the Jotun Studio.

I wonder what it was like to have seen the light of Aion's glory in the flesh...to lead his people to safety in this cursed land of Tiamat.

I can only imagine what he felt.

Player: "Less thinking, more action, Suleion."

I know I was supposed to speak with Aran, but I haven't yet. There are several Jotun guarding the Studio on his behalf.

I prefer talking with people. I was never a friend of senseless fighting. To be honest, I figured Cicero would send someone to check up on me.

And he did: you. So, would you clear out those Jotun so I can speak with Aran?

Player: Accept.

Please, don't blame the Reian...blame me. I was very taken with this place.

I will convince him to leave if you take care of his guardians...his very large guardians.

You must destroy the Jotun Engineers and Jotun Artificers, and then I will begin negotiations.

Player: "This better work."

(He's lost in deep thought.)

Huh? Oh, it's you, Player.

You killed the 10 Jotun already?

Player: "Now it's your turn to shine."

To be honest, it doesn't really matter if you killed 10 Jotun or even 20.

The idea was to buy me some time...so I could ponder my approach to the negotiation.

And I hate to say it, but I still need more time before I can approach Aran. Maybe go back out and kill a few more? Buy me a few more minutes to prepare....