Labalyn's memorial

[Anastasia]

"Tell me, how hands are you about managing your realm's trade and wealth?" Waukeen asks instead.

[Nephrite]

"Historically I haven't been as involved as I want to be, but I want to be much more actively in it going forward." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"Then I believe a special administrator will do," Waukeen says, "Someone to understand my interests here and coordinate them well with you. I trust you'll take his advice with all the respect they deserve."

[Nephrite]

"Of course." Moore says with a nod. "I can have a room prepared for them if they'd like, or any particulars you deem fit."

[Anastasia]

"I'll have him bring what he needs and a list of what you'll provide," A soft sip before, "Then I trust we won't have any problems as you repay this debt."

[Nephrite]

"I don't foresee any." Moore says. "If, for whatever reason we can't come to accords on anything, we can broach those individually."

A smile after that. "I really do look forward to this, debt or no, I hope to see this venture thrive so we can continue to have good relations."

[Anastasia]

Waukeen offers you her hand at that, "I'm sure there's many messy details, but I'm sure our underlings can work those out to our satisfaction."

[Nephrite]

Moore stands up to shake her hand.

"Please feel free to let me know if there's anything I can do for you, even outside of this." Moore says. "I hope to cement myself as a staunch ally to Brightwater."

[Anastasia]

A handshake and...

Once she's gone, Sylvie says, "I know this is bad form and against Celestia, but....really?" she says aloud. "You did see how she entered, didn't you?"

[Nephrite]

"Yes, I am aware." Moore says with a smile. "I'm not completely naive to what she wants to do here. I think we have an opportunity to make things work in our favor, and if there's anything truly objectionable that is suggested, then we find a way to compromise."

He gestures towards a now-open window. "Her entrance was probably less for us and more for Zaphkiel anyway. She knows she helped resolve something and we're in her debt for it. I don't regret asking her at all and would do so again. We can temper each of her requests with the virtues of Celestia, I have no doubts."

[Anastasia]

"Still, it was worth it for the seed," Sylvie agrees, "So no regrets?"

[Nephrite]

"I don't have regret over things." Moore says. "Everything are stepping stones to greater and better things. Also, we should have another guest soon, if you'd like to meet with them; I contacted Illmater about Torm."

[Anastasia]

"That's fine, let someone else have that one. I respect Ilmater, from a distance." Sylvie remarks, "Still..." she smiles faintly, "We-"

It's then you feel it, a new and stronger connection to Sylvie.

Node update, go read.

[Nephrite]

Done. I am guessing I have one upcoming too.

Moore nods and smiles. "Every small step, you see?" He says. "Do me a favor, will you? While I'm meeting with him, can you see what you can find out about someone named 'Eagle's Regret?' They're supposedly the strongest person in the Prison who'd be an ally to us."

Cresiel can tag along to meet Illmater if he wants.

[Anastasia]

Sylvie smiles back, 'I'll get it done, Calley could use research practice." Off she goes and...

Any prep for this?