Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Nephrite]

"I think there's more to Calleigh than meets the, ah, Mind's Eye, so to speak." Moore says.

"At any rate, I feel like we accomplished what we set out to do, but surely there's more angles we can approach?" He asks, glancing to Tannin and Canderella before he looks to Adrian.

[Anastasia]

"Yeah." Adrian sits back, rubbing his forehead. "But first, are you part of any court, Moore? Fey court, that is."

Meanwhile Tannin nods, "Unless you have something more, I have an investigation I need to tend to."

Adrian glances over at him, "Go on. Which one is it? I didn't hear about one coming down."

"Personal," Tannin says, slipping into the portal and away.

[Nephrite]

"I'm not." Moore answers.

[Anastasia]

"Queen Ilsenine is the queen of Aurora's court. You don't have to join it, but you'd be best off at least introducing yourself," Adrian replies. "Most of the fey in Aurora are part of it."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "All right. Can you describe her, or tell me where I might find her in that case?"

Oh dear.

Moore, you know you met her already, don't you?

Moore wavers for just a moment. If that was her, then he'll just have to be extra polite.

[Anastasia]

"She is a pixie with purple hair and a demeanor like a queen. When you meet her, you'll know." Adrian says, "She has a suite of rooms she uses for the court. Canderella, could you escort him?"

"Sure," she says, turning to the portal and going through it.

[Nephrite]

Purple? No, that one's hair was...

Moore follows Canderella, either way.

[Anastasia]

A few more portals take you right there. It's a rather large, well decorated room. Fake (?) trees grow along the walls and cover them with green and brown. The burble of water can be heard, despite seeing no stream or brook around. It smells of nature here. Canderella stops and looks around, "This is new," she murmurs.

"Her Majesty commanded it," From outside of the bushes the white haired pixie comes out, clad in chain armor and with a sword at her hip. "Her magic made it so by her command. If it is found pleasing, we will work to ensure it becomes permanent."

"Ah, Crystal." Canderella goes on, "This is Moore and he's to meet Ilsenine or at least the court." She then steps back and through the portal, gone.

[Nephrite]

"...I think I offended her back on Brightwater." Moore says quietly before he turns his attention to Crystal, to whom he bows his head. "I owe you an apology for earlier. I hope you can forgive my rudeness."

[Anastasia]

"There is nothing to forgive, for your actions were reasonable while mine were churlish," Crystal bows her head to Moore, "I apologize, grief struck me of simple courtesy and compassion for another. I strive to be better than that."

[Nephrite]

Moore shakes his head and flies over to Crystal, holding a hand out to her. "Then let's use the opportunity to make up for what we both feel were mistakes and use it to become friends."

[Anastasia]

Crystal comes forward and takes that hand, shaking it. "I am Crystal, fey paladin in service to Queen Ilsenine and vassal of the Court of Stars."

[Nephrite]

"Moore, but you knew that already, didn't you?" He says with a small grin. "I'm not sure I have an official title... but maybe I should come up with one. Hmm..." He rubs his chin thoughtfully. "Ah... well, it can wait."

[Anastasia]

"Welcome to the Crusade." Crystal meets that grin with a steady look, "Are you a native of Lifasa?"

[Nephrite]

Moore shakes his head. "No. Honestly..." Moore trails off as he looks down. "I'm sorry." He looks back up at Crystal. "I hail originally from Arborea."