Oh and another thing time wise...

So was it just me, or did Hien say early on the bulk of Doma's forces had to arrive by sea? Yet somehow, us chatting with Varis for a half your or so bought time for them to arrive in Gyr Abania? I know the game doesn't pay much mind to logistics and travel time but this really stood out to me. My not just leave Hiel out of this part and have him show up in part 2 where some more time could have passed? The doman forces don't actually add anything plot wise other than having Hien and Yugiri in the dungeon.