A long way to the gate

[Anastasia]

Sure. I understand - you missed a lot of B3 on top of being in a weird position in it. I'm more than happy to do a bit of handwaving for the exposition.

A little time passes as you tell stories of Aurora, Villisa listening to them all. "...phase spiders?" she finally says, "Those big, ghostly spiders?"

[Nephrite]

"I never did ask her why, come to think of it." Moore says. "Maybe I should go visit her."

[Anastasia]

"Not quite the vacation I thought of, but why not invite her here instead?" Villisa says, "I think she's one of Alicia Reynes's top servants, and she should be more than capable." Gesturing out at the oceans, "You have a respectable home here. Use it."

[Nephrite]

Moore taps his chin. "Maybe I could make this into a bit of a trading hub in and of itself..."

oh, wow, I just realized I forgot about that goblin who's outside the fort. WHOOPS!!!!!

[Anastasia]

"Oh yes, I know people who can help with that. I'm sure Kaja would like the gold, too." Villisa says, smiling, filling you with a natural warmth and love. "Plus a mercane contact would help there."

[Nephrite]

"Tell me," He turns to Villisa at that. "Do you know much about Sisatar?"

[Anastasia]

"Oh, I know him. I dated him. Lovely fellow, but it wasn't meant to be," Villisa says, then sighs, "Dragons. Lovely when they take humanoid form and yet...still dragonish and standoffish."

[Nephrite]

"I'm trying to understand what his... goal is. He seems even more secretive than most dragons I've met." Moore says. "I suppose I could always just ask him." A shrug after that. "Yes, that's a good idea." A breath in. "If you'd be willing to put me in contact with people interested in trade, I think that would benefit us a great deal to be a hub for that sort of thing, as well as fostering better relations with other planes."

[Anastasia]

"I shouldn't say anything about that, lover's should keep secrets," Villisa says kindly, "But I can do that for you and for Cresiel. Mmm. It's been a lovely few days with Kaja, but it's best to move on, he isn't keeping my heart and it's best to move on. I'd normally make a relationship for him, even, but no one here is right."

[Nephrite]

Moore laughs again. "I'll try and find someone suitable for him, then. I know you don't need my invitation, but you are welcome anytime you wish to return."

[Anastasia]

"I'll be back soon," Villisa stands, "But I have duties to attend to, and I think poor Cresiel may grind his practice hammer to dust if I linger much longer. That child, always needing better stress relief."

[Nephrite]

"I'll take care of it." Moore promises. "Be well, Villisa."

[Anastasia]

Thus Villisa flies off and you return to your practice.

Briefly.

Within ten minutes Kaja flies up, landing. He looks to you and heaves a long sigh, "She's gone?"

[Nephrite]

"For now." Moore says. "She'll be back, but I don't think you should pine for her."

[Anastasia]

Another sigh at that, "Like a whirlwind passing through our lives, blades and wind on our hearts."