Gossiping (Afina)

[Anastasia]

Arrel takes to the air, "It smells like treasure here," he remarks, "Like gold and jewels, silver and platinum."

[Ebiris]

"None of it's for us to take though," Afina says, flying up after Arrel. "Unless someone attacks us and drops their things, then I understand it's fair game no matter what plane you're on. Although Ithea did get into trouble after that dragon on Earth... all the more reason for me to hang back at first. But we have to see how this dragon reacts to my presence sooner or later."

[Nephrite]

"I'm pretty sure I can explain the situation. At least, I hope that word of Aurora and our work with Lord Crystalle has reached across Mineral." Moore says. "But I think your own deeds would probably impress him, Miss Afina. Either way, if you'd like, I can explain why we're there and if he asks about the other situation, perhaps Sir Arrel can explain?"

[Anastasia]

"You're the diplomat," Arrel retorts to Moore, gesturing at him with a wing, "You can solve it and talk it out."

[Ebiris]

"However you plan to phrase it, I'll wait outside," Afina says. "If I appear unannounced in a dragon's lair blood will be drawn in short order. I'll admit though I don't think he'll be interested in joining up under me no matter how you phrase the offer, but lets not poison the effort from the start."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and will continue to head towards the cave!

[Anastasia]

Waiting here or closer to the cave, Afina?

[Ebiris]

Closer to the cave. I need to be nearby in case shit goes down that isn't dragon-related!

[Anastasia]

The ground ahead is pitted with holes and chasms, where only mist remains. Fortunately, your party can fly and is unimpeded by the gaps. Coming closer, you see there is a great cave made of gold, nothing stopping you from going on. It's well lit, only thick mists stopping you from seeing more.

[Nephrite]

Moore flies along, but takes a precaution to cast a spell to detect any magic, just in case Gold isn't the type who likes unannounced visitors.

Detect Magic, taking 10 for 45 on the Spellcraft if necessary.

[Anastasia]

There's magic here - merely a simple spell to sound an alarm if a creature passes into the cave.

[Nephrite]

Well, there's no way around that and it'd be rude to try and dispel it. "Hello!" Moore will call out as he starts to fly. "I heard from one of Lord Crystalle's that this was the lair of Sir Goldanariux! My name is Moore, of Aurora! If you can hear this, I'm going to come further into your cave!"

[Anastasia]

"I am Arrel," Arrel adds, "A dragon of Elysium. We come in peace, we do not seek your treasures or your mate."

There's no reply from the cave's depths.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Arrel and continues to fly!

[Anastasia]

The two fly on into the cave. It's massive and you can easily go along, soon lost in mists. As you fly, "Hello," A masculine voice, quiet and resonant. It comes from everywhere around you. "Seldom I have guests who do not mean me harm."