Finding Calley

[Nephrite]

"I'll have to meet his other 'elite agents' sometime." Moore says to himself.

Oh, right, snacks! He'll go to get some first before he hits the books again.

[Anastasia]

Make a Knowledge check for today, too.

[Nephrite]

Would you believe me if I said I was taking 10 for 90 again? Because I am!

[Anastasia]

The second day is much like the first. The more you do the more you realize how deeply in you are. More work, more setup.

The third day dawns and you get to work and...

Check again, even if it's gonna probably be 90.

[Nephrite]

Leave nothing to chance! Except when you do!

Which is not today! Take 10 for 90.

[Anastasia]

The third day leaves with an outline you can follow - and one inevitable problem.

You need -tons- of information to finish this. Lots. This is really just the bare skeleton of something greater, you're going to need to gather even more.

[Nephrite]

Can he infer any possible use for it thus far, or is it so barebones it's just 'some sort of ritual for something'?

[Anastasia]

It's too bare bones, but it's something big and grand, whatever it is.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to himself. So there's progress... but it's progress that would go faster with someone else, isn't it?

He takes a breath.

It's worth a shot -- if he says no then he says no.

He makes a separate sketch of all the work he's done so far and folds it up and puts it in his pocket.

Then he casts Sending to Xandra.

'Xandra, I'm making progress. Can you come to Xiranthador? I'm going to make a trip somewhere.'

After that, he starts to write a letter.



Makim,

I have a lot I would like to say to you, so please forgive the length of this letter.

First, please allow me to apologize to you. In my efforts to do what I thought was the best for Creation, I didn't consider your own rules and wishes for following the path that you led. It was inconsiderate and thoughtless, much like I'm sure you think of most of Creation.

I would also like to thank you, for allowing me to not only return but do so in a manner that allowed me to learn something as well. You've given me a great deal to think about and I expect you will continue to do so.

I am writing this letter to you because I need your help. You are one of the only people who I think I can rely on for a task of this magnitude. I do not expect to sway you with words, but I am respecting your wishes to not use my voice in your domain. I am happy to explain the matter at your leisure if you would be willing to hear it.

I'm certain you have means to reach out to me if you desire to. I wonder if you already know I'm writing this? I am happy to come visit you as well. If I do not hear back, I will take it as a no and will not bother you again.

I still believe in the possibility that you and I can be allies, if not friends.

Thank you,

Moore

[Anastasia]

'I will be there,' Xandra replies.

Meanwhile you write your letter out, finishing it up before Xandra arrives.

[Nephrite]

He folds it up and puts it into an envelope and writes 'M' on the front of it while he waits.

[Anastasia]

It's not much longer. Xandra arrives, "All is well at home," she says, "I am ready to serve here."

[Nephrite]

"I'd like you to accompany me somewhere." Moore says. "It's where I went when I got into trouble the other week. I'm not going to be going as far as I went before, so I don't expect any actual danger."

He stands up and smiles. "Nonetheless, I'd never live it down if I went somewhere by myself again."

[Anastasia]

Xandra exhales, "Good, you're learning," she says, "Just myself? Cresiel or Kaja may be a wise addition if combat ensues."

[Nephrite]

"I don't believe in that possibility." Moore says. "The place we're going is heavily warded and protected against a variety of things."