Dust and blood

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa inclines her head to Sulia as an equal, "Thank you, I've been discovering that, but transitioning from High Regent has made things easier. Welcome to our realm, and to our Royal Academy."

[Anastasia]

A long look about, "What a fine academy it is. My days of learning in such a place are far beyond me, but it brings back pleasant memories." After a moment, "Our last guest will be here shortly."

[Iron Dragoon]

"There's many days of learning and discovery to be done here. I truly look forward to it."

[Anastasia]

A pause. From above you see it - a large leaf, as if a leaf of a tree. Bigger than any of you, big as Hanna or so, it is a lively green and begins to descend down.

"Ah, that must be Queen now," Sulia says.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Seems so."

Alyssa waits for her to fully land.

[Anastasia]

The leaf lands on the ground, and from it she slithers out.  Queen is there, "Alyssa," she greets, "You survived your trip from last time."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "I did! And I'm glad to have the chance to expand our relationship. Welcome to our realm and Academy."

[Anastasia]

Queen takes it in, "This is your kingdom? It's prosperous."

[Iron Dragoon]

"It's not just mine, no. There are three other gods who are here with me, and two others who stand along side us as friends and equals. And yes, for a realm as newly established as ours, it does seem to be doing well. It's open to just about everyone looking for a place to settle, and education and craftsmanship are held very high. I encourage our mages and priests to help homesteaders and villages with their magics.

Druids helping to grow crops and place and build villages without clashing with nature too much, priests helping with births, sicknesses, and education. Wizards and Sorcerers helping with useful enchantments for homes and education. It's still in fledgling stages now, but once I figure out how to refine things and make the enchanting process easier, it'll expand."

[Anastasia]

"It is lovely," Sulia says, "But shall we skip the warm pleasantries? If I may say, you seem like the type to get down to brass tacks and cat's claws, Alyssa. Queen is much the same."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Yes, ceremony restricts time for exploration and research. At the least, though, we can move to my study and have a light meal while we talk."

Alyssa leads them on!

[Anastasia]

This is well enough and the three of you sit down. Well, Sulia does. Queen stays coiled as she sips cool lemon tea.

"Before we begin, I do have one question. Will any of the others here join us? I did speak to Selune briefly to pay my respects, but what of Shaundakul and your fast friends?" Sulia asks.

[Iron Dragoon]

"I wanted to talk to you and see if you were interested in them coming. I can call them and they'll listen to what you have planned and make their own decisions, if you want?"

[Anastasia]

"Oh, I don't mind more," Sulia says. "Queen?"

Queen nods slightly, "Very well. I hear one of them carries a familiar shield."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa sends out a call to the others to join them.

Also, we've both been negligent on noting that Honeydip is around, so don't forget!