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[Anastasia]

I'll wait a little longer.

We have a little time yet.

Soon.

[Corwin]

To Moore, she thinks, It's alright, my old friend would be happy if her work was used for good once more.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Seira and he looks up.

"We'll bring you back. Thank you for everything you're doing." He says.

He goes over to lift the sword up for the time being, assuming that will be the trigger for them to all return.

[Anastasia]

With that, you have returned once more. Two doors are gone, three remain.

[Corwin]

"Well, that's that. Moore, how about you work on Alyssa to get her to open her door? Maybe if she hears it from you it'll give her the necessary push. Alicia should be stopping by pretty soon, but that's on me. And that leaves... the squid person."

[Anastasia]

"Tryll," Cresiel points out, "He has a name."

"He is a squid, though," Jetina says, your friends back with you. "How'd it go? You finished it?"

[Corwin]

"The door has the drawing of a squid and we've never met, so...."

[Nephrite]

"He's supposedly on a mission for Lord Zaphkiel, so I don't know when he'll be able to clear his." Moore says. "Either way, yes, I'll see what I can do with Alyssa."

[Corwin]

"I'll see if Zaphkiel won't answer me about this matter, then. You never know! So, keep in touch?"

[Anastasia]

Like this farewells and handshakes are exchanged, the parties parting way once more.

Next moves, both of you, so I can thread you up?

[Corwin]

Amaryl's node goal probably triggered, so let's start with that. I can ask Zaphkiel for insights after.

[Nephrite]

Let's go back home and discuss our next steps.

[Anastasia]

Cool, both of you. Moving you back to your boards.

[Anastasia]

Thus you all gather together.

Antenora awaits before the portal with Amaryl, the two deep in study as they watch it manifest.

Syala stands at Alicia's side and murmurs, "I meant to ask, where is Calley right now? Has anyone taken him in to visit or at least have Sylvie see him?"

Latha and Jessica are in a conversation in the background - about faiths, establishment and support, as well as using the divine voice.

[Corwin]

"Calley is home, unless he slipped out again," Seira tells Syala. "I considered bringing him over, but until the trials Sylvie's imposing on us are complete he couldn't see her. It'd just be cruel, especially as Alyssa and Tryll are unable to complete theirs so far."