Forever lies ahead

[Anastasia]

"I'm looking into it, I'll let you know soon," Emily nods, and in an instant is gone.

Dolmaya walks out the old fashioned way as things break up. Jarem and Bastian linger, the former shaking his head, "That was a big victory, even if I'm not sure word of it will go far unless we spread it."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Not many successfully raid the Abyssa and intimidate a demon lord. Or find a plate hidden like that. It was hard fought and well done."

[Anastasia]

"Oh, and they'll know," Jarem agrees as you feel it. A sudden connection to him, strong and true.

Node update, go read.

[Iron Dragoon]

Nice.

Alyssa blinks at it, "Excellent. Seems like things are going well for us on this escapade of ours."

[Anastasia]

Jarem slaps your shoulder and says, "Enjoy it. Bastian, make sure she enjoys it." Then he's gone.

"Asshole," Bastian chuckles just a little bit, "You are due a celebration, though."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Didn't I just have one for my Coronation?"

[Anastasia]

Bastian laughs, "One with ale, wine, harder booze and wonderful regrets being made!"

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa gasps dramatically, "But my royal dignity! Whatever shall happen to my reputation for innocence and regalness? Do I truly entrust my entertainment to a ruffian who would defame me in front of my people?"

[Anastasia]

"That," Bastian clasps your shoulder, "Is why it's a private celebration."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well that's not very welcoming of the people! You'd exclude your own subject from exuberance? You're certainly not cut out for this rulership thing, are you? For shame."

[Anastasia]

"Alyssa," Bastian says slowly, "Just go have a fucking good time already."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa grins at him, "I already am, oh great dour one. Where exactly is this supposed to happen?"

[Anastasia]

"Well..." Bastian begins.

Anything else to do here?

[Iron Dragoon]

Make sure Honeydip joins in for a convenient chance to talk to her? Also, Bastian is terrible at being teased.

[Anastasia]

He is. Okay, how do you want to talk to Honeydip? Go ahead and set yourself up there, it's your initiative.