Temporal pixies

[Anastasia]

"Go on," Is the invitation, the being seemingly dazed more than anything else.

[Nephrite]

"I came across CRIMSON a few weeks ago." Moore explains. "They'd been captured, and we ended up releasing them. I convinced them to come here, and from there I learned about the others - INDIGO, PRISM, and so on. Well, skipping a lot of parts of the story that don't really matter, I managed to get all of them together and... well, I didn't expect it to happen, but that's where Will is from - he's a combination of all seven. Once you feel up to it, I'll take you to him. I'm sure you will have a lot to talk about." Moore says.

A moment there to let them process that. "I learned about you in the process, as you may or may not imagine. One thing led to another and, well, here you are. There's obviously more to the story, but the details aren't really important right now. I understand from Mystra what it is that makes you... ah, unique, and I think we may be able to help correct it, if you want. Our... pantheon, I guess you'd call it, has some experience with things outside of Creation, and... well, I think we could probably help you."

He does have several questions, of course, but there's no need to worry about them right now.

[Anastasia]

The Empty Knight's reply is to listen, manage a nod and flop over face down.

"I think he's had a bad day," Jetina offers diplomatically, going to check him over.

[Nephrite]

"I agree." Moore says with a chuckle as he flies over.

Let's check him (her?) I guess we never established that. Maybe neither!

Take 10 for 114 on Spellcraft, 119 on K:A, Arcane Sight.

I want to see if the armor does anything specific (i.e. helps to keep them 'in phase' or anything) or if it's safe to remove it. I'm not so concerned about a detailed analysis of the items or anything unless it's relevant to their current situation.

[Anastasia]

The armor seals the Empty Knight within it completely, blocking almost anything from coming in or out.

[Nephrite]

"As much as I'd rather not, I think we need to leave the armor on." Moore says.

A blink, then a look over to Xandra. "Unless you think we can resolve the issue now? Actually, that may be the easiest way..." He considers for a moment. "The idea I have is to simply use what we know about the Beyond and apply it here - I realize that the idea is a little different, but I think the same sort of way of thinking would work. We're effectively making them 'whole,' in so far as they're just part of Creation and nothing else. That's at least my idea so far, anyway."

[Anastasia]

"Let's not until he's awake," Xandra points out, "He has a right to have a say in this, and it doesn't see urgent. If he's outside of even my vision in part, I hesitate to take unilateral action regardless."

[Nephrite]

"I doubt he's made peace with it, but you're right." Moore says with a nod. "Maybe seeing Will will help him. Either way, let's let him rest."

The only thing on my agenda is to find out if we've heard back about the other Syllen items that the devil in Dis acquired, which I suppose we can do while Mr/Mrs. Knight is sleeping.

[Anastasia]

Refresh me where you were on that?

[Nephrite]

He had reached out to Celestia's arbitrators on the matter to find out if it was even possible to negotiate for the items at all.

[Anastasia]

The agent that meets you is an astral deva. Tall and manly, a strong figure that wears white pants and carries twin blades instead of the traditional mace of his kind. He kneels before you, skin the color of caramel and hair a stark, otherworldly white bound back tightly.

"I bring news, Song of Hope."

[Nephrite]

"Please, stand." Moore says as he smiles. "Thank you, please, let's hear it. I'm curious what Baazel has to say on the matter."

Was he collecting them for the sake of collecting, or was there deeper meaning?

[Anastasia]

"All reports and information gathered suggest he gathers them for his own amusements, however I believe he lies. He has an interest in them, and has moved to secure what he can," The astral deva answers. "Deeper plots spin here."

[Nephrite]

Moore reaches up and rubs at his forehead. "I was afraid of that. So, in your expertise, do you believe there's any way of getting them out of his hands without needing offer something of even more value?" He asks. "Or do you think we'd just be playing into devil trickery if we made the effort?"

[Anastasia]

"I believe that the devils wish to trick you, be it by force or uncertainty. Moreso if they suggest a particular relic or item of interest, or a captive we hold." Is the answer. After a moment he looks up, "Though I also believe there may be value to them to merely deny you the rest of them."