Emancipation

[Anastasia]

Amaryl smiles and it's not long until you return. Kascha is dressed now, "Hello, Seira," she greets, a smile firmly on her face.

[Corwin]

"Hey there!" Again! "Since you're in a good mood, can we hope that it reflects your progress in the Eastlands?"

[Anastasia]

"Oh yes, it's going well," Kascha says, "We have sway there already, and people are taking to it well with a few nudges. It takes time, I can see that now, but it's going steadily. I do need one thing, though."

[Corwin]

"If there's anything we can do, let us know! And if we can't do it, let us know anyway." Seira leans closer, whispering in a conspiratorial manner, "We can probably do the impossible for you~"

[Anastasia]

Blushing at that, "Ah...well...." Kascha fumbles several moments.

"Anything is possible," Amaryl goes to her other side and adds that in.

"How do you react to someone writing a love song for you?" Kascha asks, "I mean, a worshiper sand it's embarrassing and what do I do?!"

[Corwin]

"Did you enjoy it? Were you flattered? Besides the embarrassment, did it bring a smile to your face?" Seira asks Kascha. "If the answer's yes, bring a smile to theirs, but in a non-sexual way. You hold the power to define your relationship, and there's nothing embarrassing between the love of a worshipper and her goddess."

Seira can't resist adding, "And if at a later date you decide to let that love grow into a more personal direction, there's still nothing wrong with it. You're single, after all!"

[Anastasia]

A deepening blush, "Of COURSE non sexual! I'm not Sharess!" Holding her arms over her bosom, as if hiding, "Don't put it like that."

[Corwin]

"Seriously, though. Give the idea that you're flattered and you enjoyed the attention, and that you wish to see your mystery poet grow as an artist and person both. Just don't flirt back or get misunderstood, because you have to be clear with your followers."

[Anastasia]

"That could be devastating if you do," Amaryl agrees, "Be honest, be just in your dealings and be straight forward."

Kascha nods slightly, "Thank you, Seira, I'll try that."

[Corwin]

"Great! And on that happy note, I think we'll leave you to mind the home while Amaryl and I stop by to see Oberuth."

Even as she speaks Seira wonders why Oberuth decided to return to Balmuria. Hadn't he meant to retire? Wasn't doing so in her heaven the best spot to pass the torch, given his last accomplishment there as her champion?

[Anastasia]

As you think about that? Gah! Kascha comes and hugs you, "Really, thank you, Seira," she says, all happiness and warmth.

The connection is felt, the resonation begun.

This one is a +5 competence bonus to either Seira or Kascha. Any preference? It's a competence skill bonus so it's not terribly rare, though Kascha would certainly like it anyway.

[Corwin]

Kascha should benefit from it.

[Anastasia]

Done.

Go ahead and react.

[Corwin]

Read it!

"We'll do a tour of the best planar sages soon, alright?" Seira promises, patting her on her back.

[Anastasia]

"I can't wait for it," Kascha agrees, "But I have so much to do - oh, I should get working away," she says. "I'll have to send that letter to Surru too, and then make sure Aurora gets everything I prepared."