Burrowing ahead

[Anastasia]

A warm laugh at that, "Do you think everyone likes the ladies?" she smiles warmly.

"I do know elven culture, and the barrier between such thing is flexible," Ranbar points out, "The Elf Father alone."

"Ahahahaha," Hanali's laughter is beautiful and enthralling as she adds, "Of course I have a few I fancy. Am I not Lady Goldheart, not Lady Leadheart?"

[Corwin]

"I think that most people can just fall in love with someone regardless of gender, and if it's truly an obstacle that's what magic's for~"

[Anastasia]

"It's easy for you to say," Hanali laughs even more, "You have a bias there, don't you?"

Meanwhile Ranbar clears her throat, "Ah, Seira. Is that how you are? I thought it was just women since you and Amaryl."

[Corwin]

"It's just Amaryl and I, right? I've got a bias and preferences like everyone else, but I really don't think it's a big deal."

Grinning, she turns on Ranbar. "And now it's your turn! Spill!"

[Anastasia]

Ranbar fidgets, looks away before she sighs. "As you wish, Seira. I had a mild crush on Donald. Mild." she insists quickly, "He is handsome before he opens his mouth."

[Corwin]

"I was never really interested in him due to the way we got to know each other," Seira muses. "He was my first apprentice! Ah, but even if he didn't say objectionable things it's probably a bad idea since he's taken."

Glancing over at the elven goddess, she asks, "How about it? Can you introduce Ranbar to someone nice?"

[Anastasia]

"Consider it done," A second Hanali appears, only to take Ranbar's wrist before both of them are gone. She gets more wine and then adds, "I'm sure they'll get along well, so why wait?"

[Corwin]

Seira laughs, refilling her own goblet. Ranbar is a very competent mage and she's in absolutely no danger from Hanali. Either she'll enjoy herself meeting a handsome man for a date or she'll get to exercise her will and tell a stronger deity no. What better way to learn than in present company?

"Thanks!" She salutes her friend with the goblet, taking a sip. "I'm still curious about the unity, you know. Back when we were all alone on Astral, I considered that a potential trump card to play if we came under serious attack. Amaryl and I can practically predict one another, and back when I thought it required three Kascha works very well with us so long as things stay platonic. I'll be sure to ask you in the other state, but it's important to get input like this as well~"

[Anastasia]

With Ranbar gone, "It's more than just a last trick to pull out," Hanali says, her mirth dying down a little. "It's profound and it is meaningful. My relationship with Sehanine and Aerdrie is not the same since we became Angharradh. Do not treat it trivially, or as something that is only a source of power."

[Corwin]

"That's exactly why I'm trying to understand it properly, otherwise I would've gone ahead with testing already." She snorts, shaking her head. "A part of me is sad that I've gotten a tiny bit more responsible like that."

[Anastasia]

"I saw some of your earliest exploits," Hanali says at that, as if that says it all, and it probably does. Instead she says, "Imagine what would happen if you and Amaryl became one being, and what your purpose would be."

[Corwin]

"I became a red dragon and everything turned out for the better!" Seira points out. "As for that... I suppose that it parallels the way we have become more upon ascension. Not only did we fight and strive for our goals, but we allowed them to define us in a conceptual manner. So this would be a similar step? We would become further removed from mortals and their way of thinking? As for what unites us... love and mutual support? Devotion to Good?"

[Anastasia]

"Yes, yes and also yes," Hanali agrees, "You're both yourselves and someone new, someone different." She eyes the wine bottle but leaves it be this time. "It's a lovely thing but it will change you. The new being may well not be inclined to leave for some time."

[Corwin]

"We've survived two kids, we'll manage," Seira says with a grin. "I suppose it's also a bit like that? Children have some of your traits, but they're not copies of you. And they follow some of the same paths you do, but often do it differently. Even when they hold similar opinions, those are perceived through a fresh perspective. But... do you mean that if we did this, this new being might still disappear one day? The Triune always felt eternal."

[Anastasia]

"It's as complicated as any other person," Hanali answers, "As complicated as any woman's heart."