Ahead lies the great light that...

[Anastasia]

Balyss crosses her arms and glowers at Cresiel, who does not even blink from that.

Meanwhile Stille nods slightly, "Yes. As dear Balyss mentioned, that includes representing her at certain diplomatic and social events in Brightwater when she is occupied in other affairs. Well, more Balyss but she's still in need of watch."

[Nephrite]

"You get used to his sense of humor after a while." Moore says. "Well, I'm honored she'd even be interested in something like this at all. I didn't expect such a turnout."

[Anastasia]

"It's a chance for everyone to celebrate, and the elite to meet, greet and get to know each other. The lifeblood of diplomacy," Stille notes, "I'm surprised there aren't more, but the night is young."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Yes, I'm going to have to do a bit more diplomatic endeavors to make any inroads anywhere, I think. What has Aurora been up to lately, anyway?"

[Anastasia]

"Forget that a moment," Balyss lowers her voice. "You know who I got a message from?"

[Nephrite]

Moore beams for a moment and lowers his own voice. "Was it someone who we both know who owns a book?"

[Anastasia]

"Of course," Balyss says, as if it's obvious.

[Nephrite]

"It's not my story to tell, but I'll just say this -- I never gave up hope for her." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

You get a long look at that, "Uh HUH," Balyss says at last.

[Nephrite]

"You'll have to ask her yourself whenever you see her." Moore says with a smile.

[Anastasia]

"I see how it is," Balyss says, waggling a finger at Moore, "You ascended and you're now the deity of no fun."

[Nephrite]

A beaming smile follows that. "You know better than most what kind of burden she bore. It's out of respect for that that I say what I do, and because I know she'll tell you the full story when you have some... Hmm, I'm going to guess hot chocolate and cookies, that seems like the appropriate side dish to the conversation." A knowing nod follows that.

[Anastasia]

A less than amused look follows, "I'm thinking more applejack and maybe some of Josa's candy."

[Nephrite]

"Ah, I really thought I'd pegged it." Moore says, somewhat dejectedly. "Well, please don't hesitate to come visit Hope's Landing if you ever want to. You are always welcome."

[Anastasia]

Alas, poor pixie.

"Sure," Balyss says as she takes it for what it is, "Enjoy your big day!"