Landing at Hope

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Then, to follow that line, I will make it known to all of you the process under which Antenora became what we would call a divinity. I do not know the details, but there is a process that we commonly refer to as 'Becoming One,' that is effectively the same as ascending to divinity within Creation's rules, except this ascension happens outside of them." Moore says.

He gestures all around at this. "It's a process where you become fully what you are, the very embodiment of 'you,' but you do it in the Beyond. It is a process that I will likely attempt myself sometime soon. Io gave us a text that will help with it, that currently Lady Seira is utilizing. Once they are done, then we can peruse it." He says.

He clears his throat after that. "Xandra, I think you will be a key player there. My understanding is that the Words both you and I use are 'whole,' which has a much deeper meaning in the Beyond than here. Is that something you can shed light ..." He breathes in through his nose, then clears his throat. "If there's an explanation beyond the one I have, I think now may be the time for it. If it isn't something you feel you can share yet, that's fine."

[Anastasia]

"A moment," Xandra asks, as meanwhile Cresiel eyes you.

"This does raise many other questions," Cresiel says, "So many questions."

"Yeah, I went through that. Still got enough of them," Jetina adds, a wry smile. "At least I'm slowly wrapping my head around some of this."

[Nephrite]

"Well, while Xandra is considering, let me add one more piece to the mix. We were granted the use of a divine seed there as well. We have the ability to raise anyone within our node to divinity -- or it can be used on myself after I become One, though I am... admittedly not sure what happens at that point, but I believe you can be both 'divine' and 'One' at once."

[Anastasia]

A sharp exclamation at that from Kaja, "You have such a treasure?!"

"It's true," Jetina says, "Even one of us could ascend with it. It's a tremendous responsibility and opportunity."

[Nephrite]

"Yes." Moore confirms. "I don't know what sort of real responsibility goes into being divine, but... it isn't one that any of us should take lightly. It is a huge responsibility. While we're on the subject, what questions do you all have from what I've told you?" Moore asks.

[Anastasia]

"Why all of us?" Cresiel asks, "I will not shirk my duty, but for such a titanic thing, I would wish to understand why."

[Nephrite]

"I do not know." Moore admits. "But I think Io, Zaphkiel and one other, known as the Arbiter, put their faith and their own hope for Creation into us five. Thus, we all set out and managed to draw in those around us, like light in a murky bog -- to better all of ourselves and to find a better future." He says.

"I know that Io himself empowered Alyssa, whereas it seems like Zaphkiel sponsored me. It's... a bit humbling to hear, I admit, but it does nothing to dampen my spirits of the accomplishments we've made." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"We must not let that lead to ego or pride," Cresiel declares, "We are the chosen tools, but we are still tools."

Kaja grunts at that, "Okay, so did Io part with any other treasure to help? This is going to be expensive."

[Nephrite]

"Why yes, in fact." Moore says. "Although it mostly ended up being things we can use." He says. He withdraws the tome he created, as well as the flute.

"So, Jetina got some new armor." Moore says with a gesture to her. He waves the flute in the air for a moment. "This is called Horizon's Flute. When I'm playing it, you can succeed at anything you do. Not 100% anything, but... more or less anything reasonable. This book will lead us to another treasure that we can utilize." Moore adds. "And in addition to that, I have notes on several magic spells that were created there that I think we could trade knowledge for."

[Anastasia]

"I was wondering why I want to listen to your voice all day," Kaja glances over, "I didn't want to be impolite."

"Really?" Jetina blushes hotly, reddening as Cresiel smiles.

"As did I, but it did not seem pressing," Cresiel says, "I assumed it would be addressed here."

"Well, ah...thank you." Jetina clears her throat, "I like the change."

[Nephrite]

"Oh, right, that." Moore laughs. "I forgot about your voice getting better."

He clears his throat. "There were other items that the rest of the groups took as well, but these are ours to use as we see fit. I'd like to find a way to put this flute to real use... maybe..." He looks off to the side. "Maybe I can use it with the notes...? Hmm. I'll think about that. Anyway, any other questions?"

[Anastasia]

"How do you forget when it sounds like that?" Kaja stares right at you.

"Does this impact the war?" Xandra finally looks up, "Or at least our participation in it?"

[Nephrite]

"I'm a pixie, I'm used to hearing charming voices." Moore says with a smile. He turns to Xandra. "No, I think we continue to participate in it. If the Efreet somehow win against Celestia, we would be in a terrible situation, so we will continue to fight them as we have."

[Anastasia]

"That is good," Xandra says slowly, "Moore, can you tell me more what you have learned about making things whole?"

[Nephrite]

"Io experimented to better understand the Beyond. He created a dragon that had the power of Beyond, which we all were able to shape into a being of Creation." Moore explains. "Well, sort of." He looks at Jetina with a smile.

"Um... so, this creature, we never got her name, so I'm just going to refer to her as the Beyond Dragon, she... spoke to us, with..." Moore takes in a breath. "I don't know how to explain it. ...Actually, I'll do my best."

Moore gestures, to try his best to emulate the type of words that the Beyond Dragon used.

Using Permanent Image to try and get the visual and auditory elements to match the slidy words as best he can, and to recreate the conversation.