Rainbows, inspiration and the marid (Afina and Moore)

[Anastasia]

"The knight's approach," Crystal says thoughtfully, "A gallant charge to break up the enemy and force them to react as you want, rather to let them have the initiative and strike boldly. The marid's strategy, that is."

"We concur," Queen Ilsenine murmurs, "Moore, can you inspire us to better handle these matters before they return?"

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Morniel and Afina. "Yes, I think it's best that we stick to the hard line for now."

To Ilsenine's question he nods as well. "Yes, of course. I'll play some quiet music to allow you all to focus on the tasks at hand."

Intent is to play some quiet mood music for the marids and us and use Song of Fortune as needed on the Aurorans. I'll also throw up a Divine Insight in case I need to do a musical performance.

[Anastasia]

Quick refresh, what does song of fortune do?

[Nephrite]

+5 on skillchecks

[Anastasia]

Any actions on your part, Afina?

[Ebiris]

nope

[Anastasia]

Soon enough the diplomats return. They're talking away with Moonlight, smiles and laughter as they come back. Once everyone's settled in, Morniel says, "I trust everyone is ready to continue?"

"Yes, quite," The shahzada says, "Have you given any thoughts to a counter offer?"

[Ebiris]

"Yes, if my own testimony is insufficient there is something I am prepared to offer rather than blood. Pixie dust is a commonly sought reagent due to the power embedded within it, although it lacks the vital nature of blood. You could receive a sample of mine in exchange for concrete support of our Crusade," Afina offers.

[Anastasia]

The marid come together, talking quietly again.  They soon part and Badahur asks, "How much pixie dust?"

[Ebiris]

"One eighth of an ounce," Afina figures she can part with that much without exerting herself, and it should be plenty potent stuff given what she is. "If that is satisfactory why don't you tell us more about these fey factions and the support they can offer us?"

[Anastasia]

A pause of consideration before the shahzada counters with, "Two thirds of an ounce," he says. "One eighth may not be sufficient, we wish to be through."

[Nephrite]

Can you take 10 on a Sense Motive check?

[Anastasia]

Yes.

[Nephrite]

Taking 10 for 32 in that case. Moore's trying to see if they really need that much or if this is more of an attempt at something.

[Anastasia]

Moore can't get a read on him. You get the feeling a snowflake wouldn't melt in his mouth, he's so cool and calm.