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[Nephrite]

"A few years ago, what would you have said if someone told you they saw a pixie in Celestia, leading you on a journey?" Moore counters.

[Anastasia]

"That it must be Celestia's will," Cresiel counters right back.

[Nephrite]

"Nothing gets past you, does it." Moore says with a huff. "Look, it's complicated enough that I don't feel like talking about it would be prudent. Can you accept that with my promise that I'll explain it all in due time?"

[Anastasia]

Cresiel gives you a long look, but finally nods. "Very well," he says, "I will trust you for that."

[Nephrite]

"That's all I ask." Moore says. "I am going to go to Brightwater soon, would you care to accompany me?"

[Anastasia]

"I will," Cresiel says, "I understand we have been given guidelines from above. How do you intend to accomplish each of them?"

The hall outside of the room is quiet, stone work and well made. Simply a place to travel from one another, but a window on the far side lets in the light from above. It seems to radiate out, refracting off the glass into a kaleidoscope of radiance on the ground.

[Nephrite]

"There's too many directions to go in at once." Moore says. "I'm going to write a note to Tannin -- do you remember him? We need to find someone who is at least as good as him for gathering information. Divinations can only take someone so far and I'd rather not insist upon the wisdom of the Holy Mountain every time I'm unsure as to how to proceed."

A beat as he considers something. "I'm going to see what my contacts in Brightwater can offer up for potential allies and leads, but send a note to Tannin on some like-minded individuals we can bring into the fold for ourselves. Once that's done I think I'll have a better idea of how to proceed. It also may not be a bad idea to shore up our relations with other likeminded entities and planes." He nods afterwards, seemingly satisfied with what he's said thus far.

"That's at least the short-term goals for me. Do you have any suggestions?"

[Anastasia]

"No, I think you're right. We've made a statement, now we need to gather more resources - allies, materials, support. All kinds of resources," Cresiel concurs. "We can still be checked or even defeated by a powerful enough force."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I'd rather not involve Aurora unnecessarily in anything, but I think asking for advice on good people shouldn't be frowned on too much. Let me compose a letter to him."

He takes a moment to pen something and hands it off to Grias to deliver.

"It will likely take some time to hear back, so we may as well head to Brightwater and see what's going on." He nods.



For reference letter will read something along the lines of:

Tannin,

I hope you're doing well. I also hope 27 has not tried to further sabotage you in the intervening time I've been away.

I know you always provided Aurora with a great deal of information and so I am hoping you will be willing to do the same for me. I am seeking allies in the overarching battle against Shar and need someone of your prowess to aid the band that I'm currently the head of.

I do not expect it to be you, of course, unless you are extremely bored and wish to involve yourself in more planar politicking. I somehow have a feeling you will pass on that matter. If you would be willing, however, I would very much appreciate a lead on a person or two who you think could fill this role for me. I'm sure Celestia has their own spies and gatherers of information, but I'm trying to branch out a little bit and diversify.

Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated -- and I would be happy to return the favor if I can.

Thank you.

Moore

[Anastasia]

Done and done.

Any prep before Brightwater?

[Nephrite]

Righteous Halo
Greater Improvisation
Divine Insight

That is it.

[Anastasia]

Brightwater is vibrant and moving as always as the two of you appear, a flash of light that gets attention as...

Go ahead and outline your goals here.

[Nephrite]

First stop will be Silverbrow Consortium to meet with Ruby if she's available. If not, we'll go from there.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 36 > [d100=36]

This time, the eatery has the chocolate cake ready for you. Cresiel merely has a single bite before putting it aside.

Ruby enters soon after, "Moore," she greets, "Welcome. How can we do business today?"

[Nephrite]

"Lady Ruby, please, let me introduce you to my comrade, Cresiel." He makes a gesture to him.

"I have come to you today in an official capacity as Duke of Songs of Celestia. I am aware we have done business prior while I was with Aurora and wanted to make sure that all of my contacts were aware that I still do support Aurora's endeavors, my primary focus is now leading a group within Celestia." Moore explains.

"I did not want to put the Consortium in a tight situation as I am not personally aware of your history of working with Celestia, so if that is a problem, I understand." A nod after waiting a moment. "Regardless, the reason I am here today... I am seeking allies. My current goal is to stymie the work of Shar and any of her inner circle. I was hoping that we might be able to trade, as we always have, either in information or otherwise. I will start there." He smiles, to let Ruby take it from there as she wishes to.