Sunshine

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "I like it. I have some knowledge on underground architecture if you want your people to consult with me. I do like the general idea of the construction and the view on palaces... I wonder if we can use that, though... Any interest in looking over the academy and pointing out the flaws? If we could redesign it to be a fortress with the facade of a palace, it might serve us better.

Convince any attackers to commit fewer forces, and turn it into a meat grinder until they realize. And by that time, they'll have possibly lost enough that they don't have what it takes to truly break it."

[Anastasia]

"If anyone makes it this far," Jarem says, "They'll know it's no palace anyway." He waves it off, "But I'll be fine to do that with your academy if you want."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "You're the Strategist here. Your recommendations are what I look to."

[Anastasia]

"I heard Emily's setting up her own place as well," Jarem goes on at that, "An island in a huge lake."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "I haven't made it there yet. I'm thinking of asking her to take charge of all the refugees and rescued slaves from now on. Sorting them, getting them organized, fed, and treated. Making logs of who comes through. Names and families, and effort into reuniting them. A sort of recovery house type of mission.

I think it'll be a good focus for her passion. Strengthen her resolve while also teaching her the follow-through of her crusade.

Once she gets them ready for resettlement, they can come to the academy for education and training, and if they want to strike out on their own, organization and preparation for a settlement expedition. Opinion?"

[Anastasia]

"Good idea, it builds people around her," Jarem agrees, "It'll keep her busy, too, and it's best to keep her sort busy."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, that wasn't my primary concern, but yes. I'm not sure she has an organizational or logistical expert among her own. I'd assign my sister to help her, but she's already involved in an assignment. Would you happen to have someone to train one of her people, if she needs it?"

[Anastasia]

"Yeah, I can spare someone," Jarem agrees, "If she hasn't already gotten someone decent."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "Thanks. Any other plans you want help with?"

[Anastasia]

"Yeah, one," Jarem decides, "Going back to visit the Red Knight soon and meet with Tempus. Keep an eye on this place while I'm gone? It shouldn't be more than a day or two."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "Who will be in command here for me to deal with?"

[Anastasia]

"Well..." From there you chat with Jarem a little while longer.

Do you want to check on the others for this?

[Iron Dragoon]

Yep.

[Anastasia]

In contrast, Bastian's is an inn. An inn that stretches farther than you can see and yet seems small, as if space here isn't quite right. An inn here travelers eat and drink, where rest is had and stories are shared. Bastian sits amid it all, feet up on a table. "The perfect moment for any traveler," he explains.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "A pleasant place to call home. I like it."