A full wagon

[Anastasia]

Days pass. A week? More? It's hard to tell. You find yourself enthralled as you read more and more, bending your mind and will towards understanding all of this and...

At last you finish. You aren't sure how long it's been - time has passed for certain, but you lost track of it in your studies. But at last you're done.

PM incoming momentarily.

[Anastasia]

Sent.

[Nephrite]

I have several questions. How would you like me to get them to you?

[Anastasia]

PM's fine.

[Anastasia]

Another PM.

[Nephrite]

pursuant to that, then, let's proceed with The Words.

[Anastasia]

Meeting with Xandra is simple enough and...

Okay, go ahead and explain to Xandra what's up and what you want.

[Nephrite]

"I've finished with this." Moore says as he holds up the book. "From it, I have a relatively comprehensive understanding of the process of One. I think, from it, I'd like to try and develop some way to utilize the Words to help. Since everything has to come from me, I think focusing on something... maybe that I can make my own, if that makes sense?"

[Anastasia]

"Then I'll help you," Xandra says, and a thought. "It's too bad she's not here. I understand learning was her talent and passion."

[Nephrite]

"...mm." Moore smiles all of a sudden. "I think you're right. Maybe that's an extra piece to all this. Maybe, before I even worry about this, we should find her."

[Anastasia]

"That is a delay," Xandra muses aloud, "Perhaps we should redouble our efforts to find lore?"

[Nephrite]

"A delay, but... if this is to work, then I think we need as much help as we can get." Moore says. "I want to proceed with this, but I think this is the best way to go about it. I know it will take time, but would you like to read the book?"

[Anastasia]

"I would," Xandra agrees. "To understand what you mean. Would you go over it with me?"

[Nephrite]

"It'll take time, but I think you have insight that may speed it up." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

Okay then, plan of action?