Burrowing ahead

[Corwin]

"You've missed a wonderful dinner," Seira greets him with, retrieving dwarven ale and two glasses. "I certainly was surprised by the selection!"

[Anastasia]

A slight shake of his head to the drink.

"No one raised an objection on merits," Grandfather Time reports.

[Corwin]

"Sounds like you're welcoming me aboard, then!"

[Anastasia]

"Like any deific power, responsibility comes with it," Grandfather Time says, "This is not a matter taken on lightly. May you live up to those responsibilities."

[Corwin]

"I'm no stranger to commitment," Seira assures him. "Still, about those responsibilities. I asked for something written, perhaps a codex of laws and regulations? Duties to discharge? Due to the existing membership, something must already have been written in exhaustive detail."

[Anastasia]

Huh. When did you pick up this tome? It's old and thick, but you hold it nonetheless.

Grandfather Time merely smiles ever so faintly.

[Corwin]

"I'll be sure to go over it, but just two questions first. Am I allowed to pull this trick on others, too? And who is allowed to read this tome aside from me, if anyone?"

[Anastasia]

"The tome will cover that, but no. The rules for myself are looser because I directly enforce the Compact, and by my nature I must use time magic to ensure no one meddles in the past." Grandfather Time explains. "If a deity who represents time is the stout shield of the Compact, I am one of the sharp blades. As for the rest, only a deity of time can read that book."

[Corwin]

"I'll absorb the contents with Bibliotheca Arcana, and have an avatar read it the manual way for fun later," Seira assures Grandfather Time. "No power usage until I know my responsibilities."

[Anastasia]

A simple nod at that before, "Are there any other questions you have?"

[Corwin]

"Not right now, thank you," Seira responds.

[Anastasia]

Thus you settle in - but not for long, before Kascha knocks on your door.

It's nice being able to see who it is without getting up.

[Corwin]

Seira wills the door to open, and arranges for a fresh glass for Kascha while refreshing her own. "Come in, come in! I was thinking of talking to you as it were, so great timing!"

[Anastasia]

"Oh, that is good," Kascha comes in with a smile, "I have a question, Seira. Once we have all the seeds sorted out, we're all going to be busy growing and expanding, aren't we?" she asks. "We need to put a lot of work into expanding our faiths."

[Corwin]

Seira nods, gesturing at the seat opposite her. Returning her wine glass to the low table set between them, she tells Kascha, "It's why I've finally expanded my dominion over dragons, and intend to pursue the other elements to see whether I could put them together better at a far higher level than we've managed in our research so far. Gnomes do remain a question, but it might be best to leave their administration to our friend Garl for the time being. Unless you feel drawn there yourself?"