A book and many things to do

[Iron Dragoon]

"Hmm... Is there anything near by?"

[Anastasia]

"Food's here but expensive," Bastian says, "Mostly dregs. I'd suggest magic if you can manage to wiggle your fingers in the right way." His arms are crossed as he regards the sleeping orc.

[Iron Dragoon]

I don't know off hand what spell would do this?

[Iron Dragoon]

I guess Create Food and Water.

"I don't have that spell ready, but... I suppose a quick trip back would solve this as well."

[Anastasia]

Create Food and Water makes bland, nutritious food. A wish would suffice.

Bastian nods, "How fast can you do it?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"It's overkill to use a wish on it... I can open a Gate easily enough, though. Be just a few minutes."

[Anastasia]

Plan?

[Iron Dragoon]

Just gate back for an apple. I'm not expending a wish and destabilizing my magic for an f'n apple.

[Anastasia]

Sure. You'll need to walk out and fly away a little bit, you okay with that and a round trip?

[Iron Dragoon]

Yeah, that's fine, but before that...

"Bastian, since I'm going back, is there anything else you think I should grab? I feel like there might be some good recruits here for our Academy."

[Anastasia]

"Food's good," Bastian says, "Anything fresh in particular. You don't see much here."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa responds telepathically, 'Do you mean like a soup kitchen for everyone?'

[Anastasia]

'I mean like fresh food to allure people,' Bastian retorts right back.

[Iron Dragoon]

'Why can't it be both? It seems a wonderful idea, and you don't have to hide it by wrapping it pragmatism all the time. I'll see if I can't round up some students who can cast Heroes Feast and make this really special.'

To the others, "Wait here for a bit! I'll return in a bit."

[Anastasia]

'There's people here who don't deserve to be pissed on if they were on fire,' Bastian replies back, 'Or has Emily rubbed off on you?'