A book and many things to do

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa raises an eyebrow at the fruit but continues on, "We've agreed that we can't let anyone go alone, but Jarem started arguing that he would go in your place. Something about taking one for the team and it making you owe him one. Dolmaya didn't seem too happy with how quickly he jumped at it. So, what's your input?"

[Anastasia]

Going to the window and looking out it. "Simple: Don't fuck nagas! Shandukul's boots, find a woman, not an aberration. I shouldn't have to tell you this, what the fuck?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, I didn't want to assume for you, but if that's your decision, then the only choice is to send someone to demonstrate our most powerful magic. Dolmaya volunteered, but... Dolmaya, do you know how to mask your casting? I don't want to give them more spells to use."

[Anastasia]

"Of course I can," Dolmaya says, "It'll be trivial to do that."

[Iron Dragoon]

"So it comes down to this: Dolmaya has more powerful magic, but do we want to keep that as a trump?"

[Anastasia]

"I think we strike first with it," Bastian finally says, "Show them that we're not to be trifled with."

"No, save it," Emily retorts, "Alyssa should go and the rest of us can be the ace if something goes wrong."

"Better to win so you don't need them," The retort from Bastian is quick.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Dolmaya, you're a legend and still unknown to be allies with us. I want to keep that in a back pocket. I'll go, but if you want to suggest a spell, I'm all ears."

[Anastasia]

"...fine, your logic is sound," Dolmaya agrees, "Have one spell that tells them that you can end them with it, if you need to."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Solar Convex, then? I can Chain it. Or do you know a better option?"

[Anastasia]

"That should do to make an impact," Dolmaya says, considering it.

"Try not to let it come to that," Jarem shakes his head, "They'll be prepared for something."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, do you have another suggestion, Jarem? Chaining it will show them that I can use it on all of them. I doubt there's more than 20 of them."

[Anastasia]

"My point," Jarem turns, "Is that your goal should be not to have to use it." Reaching up to run a hand over his head, then rest his head on his hand, "That's all."

Dolmaya smiles at that, "He's right, but make sure your big spell impresses and gets the task done. Do you have any other metamagic you can modify it with?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"I can also Maximize and Empower it... Over-all, I'm trained to Empower, Maximize, Reach, Chain, and Echo spells. I get your point, Jarem, but unless I just release raw magic, I don't see how. Those are the most powerful spells I know."

[Anastasia]

"Alright then," Bastian says, "When is this happening? How long do we have to prepare?"

"Not until tomorrow at the earliest," Emily says, having more of her peach. "Oh, and this is great. Where did you get it?"

"Found a grove on my way back," Bastian says, waving it off.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa picks it up and takes a bite, "We'll be sending our negotiator out to deal with the solo part. Our team is going to go, one way or another."