Elementary anarch with Baleruk (Moore)

[Anastasia]

27 is expressionless at this then adds, "You can't save everyone, but you might be able to save one. Don't give in to depression, remember your purpose. Don't let Tannin betray you." The slaad goes over to Moore's closet and opens it. You can see your little pixie clothes have been put on the ground, a nest out of them made. 27 curls up in it and closes his eyes.

[Nephrite]

Moore listens, but then frowns at that last part. "I'm going to guess you won't... or maybe can't, but can you elaborate on what you mean about Tannin?" Moore asks. He's not really expecting much of an answer.

Remember his purpose, though? He hasn't forgotten it, has he? He never really had one, exactly...

[Anastasia]

27 doesn't answer, seemingly asleep. All that's let is Moore's thoughts and his own fatigue.

Your call if you wanna do anything else here or move along.

[Nephrite]

He won't get an answer like this, he'll just have to talk to someone about it tomorrow.

His intent is to go to sleep and then see if he can find someone tomorrow who might be able to offer him some insights onto 27's thoughts.

[Anastasia]

Cool. Who do you intend to ask and all that?

[Nephrite]

Hmm. Ithea's not home, I think Tepen's out too, Vul'lath, perhaps?

[Anastasia]

Certainly.

Sage Vul'lath is found in the library, as he usually is. His acolytes are studying away, pouring over a small mountain of books. Sage Vul'lath himself watches them, standing quietly. He simply nods to Moore as he approaches, putting a finger to his lips.

[Nephrite]

Moore makes some motions to indicate that he'd like to talk to Vul'lath, since he can understand the request to stay silent.

[Anastasia]

Vul'lath clears his throat, his acolytes turning to him. "If any of you cheat, I'll know," he says, before leading Moore a ways away, into a little nook. "What is it?"

[Nephrite]

"I'm sorry to bother you." Moore starts with, first of all. "I... hm. I know the nature of slaad is to be chaotic and misunderstood, but 27 said something rather troubling that I wished to get another perspective on."

[Anastasia]

A sigh follows this, "Very well, but make it quick."

[Nephrite]

Moore repeats, word-for-word, what 27 said.

He shifts slightly and sighs. "The start and the middle are things I will worry about later, but... well, I think you can perhaps see why I'm a bit concerned. I certainly don't intend to cause turmoil after hearing one small thing, but... well, I suppose I just wanted to get another opinion on the matter."

[Anastasia]

This gets Sage Vul'lath to roll his eyes, "He's been telling people Tannin will betray them for ages now. Don't pay any mind to it."

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles. "Very well."

Inwardly, he isn't entirely sure he believes that, but there's no point in pressing the matter right now. He'll talk to Ithea about it later.

For now, he'll see if anyone can get him back to Mineral to talk to Crystalle, or if anyone else wants to go with him.

[Anastasia]

Anyone in particular in mind, Moore?