"Whelp... Ummm... Yeah Darkie? Let's help her." I run over and quickly toss my sword at Merk, while grabbing some healing items and using them on Aergia.
I run over to Darkie and crouch beside him. "It ain't your fault, but I don't think she's gone yet. That shard is a part of her, and we may be able to restore her, when we get it back."
Guys, I might know where he's heading! We won't be able to get her back today, but we will know where he his, and then we tell everyone about this and get a mob to kick his ass!