Establishment

[Anastasia]

"I am," Makaril turns, wiping sweat from his brow with his forearm. "Dana, Calleigh. Come inside," He offers, heading right inside.

[Yuthirin]

"And Miranda and Benyen and uhhhhh whatsyournameTRYLL!"

[Anastasia]

Inside is a clean, well kept cabin. Makaril provides cold water to drink and simple fare - dried meat, bread, fruits and vegetables.

As everyone has a chance to settle in around a home made table, "A psychic grimoire is unusual," he begins, "Is it not?"

[Yuthirin]

"Yep! We've never heard of one before! That's why we want it! Why're you after it?"

[Anastasia]

"I'm in between crusades, but I don't feel like resting," Makaril admits, looking upward at the ceiling, body relaxed. "I do this to stay busy, plus the treasures I find can aid many good causes. As deep a victory as Lifasa was, I do not feel like lingering in celebration with the resistance nor on resting my on my laurels here, yet finding a new cause does not feel right, either."

[Yuthirin]

"You sure? We've got a doozy. We're gonna kill Shar!"

[Anastasia]

Makaril smiles.

It's an open smile, relaxed and bringing a feeling of peace, "Then I toast your courage and bravery, and then pray that you are triumphant in your crusade." A sip of water before he looks at you, "Are you inviting me?"

"I don't know, are we? I rather hope we are, this is fine company." Miranda asks, glancing over in Tryll's general direction.

"Yeah, I think we fucking are," Dana remarks, "Shit, join up, we got room. You and Benyen can chop wood together."

Benyen glances sidelong at her, "I don't object, but look and don't touch. It's only natural for eyes, but don't let it touch the soul."

"Yes, yes," Dana agrees, "You're right enough about it. Ask me about the time Daddy tried introducing his new 'friend' to me." Her voice becomes notably colder at that. "Shit, sorry. He's just...a thick, meaty, juicy, firm cut of meat that I'm hungry for...so make sure I'm not hungry."

As the two share a rather intimate look, Miranda coughs into her hand. "They're in a new relationship," she says, as if it explains it all. "So, are you interested. What do you think, Tryll?"

[Yuthirin]

'Actually, you might be more valuable as you are. A sort of knight errant. I have need of someone skilled enough to wander the planes, gathering information. You wouldn't even really have to stop doing what you're doing, just pay closer attention to things going on around you. I'm looking for evidence of Shar's tampering with the planes. If you notice any, you let me know. In return, I can help fund your next crusade or whatever it is you choose to do. In cases where our interests intersect, we work together. What do you say?'

[Anastasia]

"I agree," Makaril says, "You aided Lifasa's liberation and have proven to have a good heart, no matter how your true form scares others. Yet the heart is the important thing, not the body."

[Yuthirin]

'Delightful. Now, let's talk about this grimoire. Where did you hear of such a thing?'

[Anastasia]

"From a trusted friend," Makaril says, "He does not wish to be known further than that, he values his privacy so he can act as an agent unknown. He is reliable and trustworthy. If you do not trust him, trust me, because I trust him."

[Yuthirin]

"Hmmmmmmokay!" Calleigh agrees.

[Anastasia]

"Sure, sure," Dana says, "You were fuckin' saying?"

"Now then, your next question?" Makaril asks.

[Yuthirin]

'What do you know so far?'

[Anastasia]

"It's in Limbo somewhere," Makaril says, "Which is about as helpful as saying it's in Celestia right now. It gives you an idea, but it doesn't truly narrow it down. I haven't tracked down more information yet, though I suspect the githzerai would be the ones to inquire with."