Fairy waltz

[Nephrite]

"Lady Mystra." Moore says, his normal levity not present. "I hope you are well."

[Anastasia]

"I am alive," Is Mystra's response. "What is your purpose here today?"

[Nephrite]

"We had intended to further investigate the Deep Stacks." Moore says, then pauses for a moment before he decides to go ahead. "But if now is not a good time for such an excursion, we can come back."

[Anastasia]

"The Deep Stacks are closed indefinitely," Mystra says, to the point. "Dweomerheart prepares for war."

"War?" Kaja asks, "Who? Who has wronged you so?"

"Isn't it obvious?" Sylvie says with a tired expression, "There's only one person it could be: Shar."

[Nephrite]

"Perhaps we've spent too long dealing with other matters." Moore says with some sadness. "Regardless, I understand. If there is anything we can do to aid you in this time, you need only ask."

[Anastasia]

"When I have need of your aid, answer my call," Mystra says, expression solemn, "I fear a great reckoning comes, and days that perhaps none of us will survive unscathed. Gather your strength, so that when the time comes it will be put the the right ends."

[Nephrite]

"Of course." Moore says. "To that end, may I ask you about something? It involves the Hecatoncheires."

[Anastasia]

"Go on," Mystra agrees.

[Nephrite]

"I... have been tasked with defeating it, but I do not believe doing so in battle is truly just, or right." Moore says. "I understand that Mask knows some secrets about it, and I intended to try and parley with them somehow to learn about it, or to try and find them... I honestly think the way to defeat it is to simply show it hope, and find a way to help it. I wanted to know what your thoughts were on that."

[Anastasia]

"Foolish," Mystra says shortly, "But commendable. You know well that the Hecatoncheires was a mistake."

[Nephrite]

"Yes, but it was a mistake that can and should be forgiven. By both you and the others, but also that creature." Moore says. "No one is below being redeemed."

[Anastasia]

"Below being redeemed?" Mystra asks right back.

[Nephrite]

"Many people might say above, but the concern is with being too far below, in my experience." Moore says. "Perhaps no one ever thought Eblis could recover from his Fall, but the times we live in prove anyone can be saved, with enough application of determination and hope." He finishes his point with a smile.

[Anastasia]

"I won't try to dissuade you, but I wish you luck. You'll need all of it," Mystra notes.

[Nephrite]

"I know." Moore says. "Please stay safe." He adds.

We can go back. Let's make plans to visit Mask.