Crystal escort

[Anastasia]

Ruby's expression stays composed, but she nods. "If you insist, we'll not turn down the aid of Celestia for this." Ruby turns and walks, "Follow."

[Nephrite]

Moore follows along! "Thank you, Ruby." He says quietly.

[Anastasia]

A brisk nod. "Mister Sisatar is not in good health," Ruby explains. "Though he has been brought back to us."

[Nephrite]

Well, there's no way they'd be fooled as to it not being the real Sisatar...

"I recently got over a curse by Orcus, myself." Moore says. "So I may have some insights into what may work."

[Anastasia]

"You may be helpful, in that case," Ruby says evenly, "But before you see him, you must be examined."

[Nephrite]

Moore just nods. "Whatever you need to do."

[Anastasia]

You are taken to a small antechamber, where Ruby promptly with draws a wand from...huh. She just made you want to forget very hard, but she pulled it from nowhere and it materialized. Smooth too, you'd never have even noticed otherwise.

The wand is waved over you several times, a wand of solid steel with clear diamonds embedded into it roughly - as if somehow seared in with flame.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for Spellcraft for 83, can I tell what it's going?

[Anastasia]

It looks to be some sort of analysis tool - it shouldn't penetrate your defenses, at least.

[Nephrite]

Moore simply lets her do what she wants to do, then!

[Anastasia]

Several moments pass until she merely vanishes that wand - another thing to forget, but not - and pulls another one out. This one scans and she smiles after a moment. Not a word is spoken, but her focus is on you. Then the wand is gone and she begins walking. After a beat, "This way," she turns back a moment, "Apologies for that moment, I believe you momentarily lost yourself in your own thoughts."

[Nephrite]

"It wouldn't do if I lie to you." Moore says honestly. "I have a knack for remembering things. I'm glad I passed your test, though."

[Anastasia]

Ruby doesn't blink, "My, you are more talented than we originally assessed," Ruby says frankly, yet her face remains calm. "We expect that information not to be shared. We take Mister Sisatar's security seriously. Very seriously."

[Nephrite]

"I can only give you my word, which I think is worth enough." Moore responds.

[Anastasia]

"A word is rich coin until it becomes worthless lead," Ruby retorts without any real emotion, but turns and starts to lead you along. A moment's pause, "This is somewhat...grotesque. Prepare yourself.