Rainbows, inspiration and the marid (Afina and Moore)

[Ebiris]

"Apparently the market for prismatic dragon scales is cheaper than expected. We could probably get one of Tiamat's for little more than a simple magic weapon if we knew where to look," Afina says. "So it does seem like the marid are being generous with us if pixie dust and dragon scales can be compared fairly."

[Anastasia]

"The difficulty is not in the price, but obtaining one," Morniel points out. "Though now I must take a look at Baleruk's example."

"In that case, we can accept their offer," Queen Ilsenine says, "Afina and Moore, I will leave you two to deal with recruiting his leads."

[Ebiris]

"Then I suppose we can call Badahur back with our decision, unless there's anything else?" Afina looks Morniel's way as she asks that since he set most of this up.

[Anastasia]

The group soon meets again. "After some consideration, we are interested in your terms," Morniel says, "But as Elena mentioned, we require clarification on the main point. You referred to the Padisha's edict of non interference as not yet a pearl, so it may yet change?"

Shahzada Badahur smiles slightly, "Yes, though that level of commitment would take further diplomacy. These negotiations would be a step towards that."

"Then we accept," Queen Ilsenine says, "Matters can be begun immediately."

Smiles and nods amid the marid, one of the helpers handing the shahzada a sheet of paper. He reads it before saying, "The simplest are the satyrs. Little more than calling in our favors is required, though some time for them to move and arrive is required."

There's some fairly mundane IC issues to be hammered out here. Do you want to skip pas them or get hands on?

[Ebiris]

I'm good with skipping

[Anastasia]

From there it's negotiations, mostly handled by Queen Ilsenine and Morniel. The pixie group leaves in good cheer, returning to the court. Queen Ilsenine sits on her throne and says, "With this, we have taken another step to Lifasa's liberation. Rest for today, for soon you will be engaged in further efforts."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Crystal bows deeply to Ilsenine and turns away. Sidelong to Afina she murmurs, "Come with me?"

[Ebiris]

"By your leave, your Majesty," Afina bows, wondering if she has time to go visit Shinear. Probably not, no telling how soon she'll need to visit the marid, and she needs to see about scraping off some dust anyway. And there's Crystal offering another diversion! Nodding to her friend she flutters off to see what the knightly pixie wants.

[Nephrite]

"If there's anything else Your Majesty needs, please let me know." Moore bows as well before he glances over at Crystal. It doesn't seem like he was included in that request, but he leaves with the two of them nonetheless. He'll stay politely out of range of the conversation unless Crystal gestures him over.

[Anastasia]

"There is. Stay, Moore," Queen Ilsenine commands.

I'll split off Afina and Crystal into a new thread. Go ahead and react in the meantime, Moore.

[Nephrite]

"Of course, Your Majesty." Moore responds, kneeling back down.

[Anastasia]

"I have a small request of you," Queen Ilsenine answers, a ghost of a smile gracing her face, along with a slight blush. "There is a celebration dance next week for all the court. I would like you to attend."

[Nephrite]

"It would be my honor to attend, Your Majesty. If I may be so bold, in what capacity would you have me?" Moore asks, keeping a light-hearted yet serious and respectful tone.

[Anastasia]

"To attend to me," Queen Ilsenine says after a mere moment's hesitation.

[Nephrite]

"Of course, Your Majesty." Moore nods and bows his head. "I will see if I can find an outfit suitable for such an occasion."

[Anastasia]

"Please do," Queen Ilsenine says softly, smiling fully now. "We look forward to it."