Well, all that's really happening right now is the battle, so even if we close this I think it's important enough to warrant a resolution: Who wins/loses? South Gate is pretty important, and unless we have our characters forget about it entirely, it'll affect our histories as well.
But to do that, we'd need a GM.
If you, or some other GM/Experienced Roleplayer could step in for that (either temporarily or permanently) job it'd be great and we'd be able to end this battle, continue on, or possibly have Lilly appear again on the site while all this is occurring.
I know I'd be willing to temporarily take over the plot, but I know I'm probably not going to be able to make the cut. I have the time, though, and it's a slow plot.
The problem with both of those options above is that we don't know where she'd take the plot, really. I know there will be a battle: That's clear. But past that... really nothing other than the obvious.
That's my two cents, anyway... What are yours, Jimmy?
Before enacting whatever ruling you come to Wes, can we wait 2-3 days to let Lilly have a chance at getting back?