Yet more hoarding (Surraruthru)

[Anastasia]

Aaah, the lair looks better now. More gemstones, more treasure. Kascha's studying one of the coins, her ioun stones flying around her head. She has a few new ones, including a diamond one that rests on her forehead, sinking in there as if it were part of her. The stones make erratic patterns all around her body as she studies the sapphire coin, occasionally  murmuring a word of magic or pausing to scribble things down.

If you wanted to offer the painting, now's the time. We can start with that and segue onwards.

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru takes to the air and lands on Kascha's shoulder, eyeing the floating stones.

"Kascha. The painting I acquired. I believe you might like it as well."

He motions to the covered painting leaning next to the door.

[Anastasia]

"Oh?" Kascha rises and takes the covering off, looking at it. "Oh, that's sweet of you," she gushes, "For a dragon, you're learning to share really well. The virtue of generosity is an important one, perhaps the most important. Salvation isn't given because it's earned, but because it's earnestly asked for. All you have to do is embrace one of the forces of good and overcome your si-"

Kascha stops, "Oh, sorry, I got going again. It's lovely, Surraruthru."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru rustles his wings a bit.

"... Yes, I got the point that I was rather... lacking... in certain respects from Seira's mate. I believe I have the capacity for it, considering I willingly share my power with others when we fight, so I'm trying to build on that sense of... altruism..."

Surraruthru is obviously slightly uncomfortable with this.

[Anastasia]

Oh, Kascha watches that and laughs. "Oh Surraruthru, you're trying and learning. That's the important part. Thank you, I like it." The portrait is taken, Kascha heading off, "I'm going to go hang this in my quarters right now."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru nods.

"Then I should find Balyss or Tannin. I shall contact you when I plan to leave for the caches."

[Anastasia]

From there, finding Tannin isn't hard. He's in an empty officer's quarter, or formerly empty. It's now decorated with several piles of paper, a big desk and a few chairs. Tannin's sitting behind the desk, his feet up as he reads a sheaf of paper. "Come in," he says to Surraruthru, "Need something investigated?"

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru lands on Tannin's feet, balancing by keeping his wings spread and shifting.

"Yes. I conversed with Seira. Between her answers and my research, I've determined that the best chance of finding wealth here on Water are lost caches. Seira recommended that you could obtain the locations of these."

[Anastasia]

"I could," He snaps the papers shut and tosses them aside, looking up at Surraruthru from his foot perch. "Need to do some coordinating, but I can do it. Got a few friends here." He swings his legs down, sending Surraruthru off his feet. "Any preferences or just a vague direction for treasure?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"According to my research, the lost caches are the best chance treasure while not harming or offending the locals, and that looking for pockets of air is probably the easiest way of locating them. Seira said you'd need help, but would know what help was needed. I personally have no particular care for what type of treasure you look for, but things like rings and necklaces are the easiest to transport, with weapons and armor following. I am open to suggestions for this, if you have any."

[Anastasia]

"Yeah, got a big one," Tannin says, "You know that spell that lets you move through water and obstructions easily? Have it for your trip out. Fighting underwater without is is for the fish." Tanning starts to go, "There I was, facing down a raging shark and swimming like a stone," he mutters, shaking his head. "Don't make that mistake."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru nods.

"I swim well and can breathe water, but yes, that would be of help to any who accompany me. Thank you."

[Anastasia]

Okay, anything for you to knock out while you wait for Tannin to return?

[Iron Dragoon]

Balyss.

[Anastasia]

You find Balyss in the courtyard, along with Stille. The two are taking notes and drawing diagrams on some paper they brought along, measuring angles and often looking to the sky above. The Ysgardian regulars and the direwolves are watching, keeping a respectful distance back.