Natural regeneration (Jaela, day 87)

[Corwin]

we're good

[Anastasia]

Angharradh merely waits as the power flows into you.

Go ahead and react.

[Corwin]

Her first thought is to cut herself and check-- no, that's a terrible idea, what if she gesture is misunderstood and taken as doubt in her goddess's intent or power? Also why would she ever cut herself, that's terrible. Dana probably does this, doesn't she?

Shaking her head of such inane thoughts, Jaela says, "Thank you, My Lady. I shall make you proud."

[Anastasia]

"Go," Agnharradh says, "You have pleased me and I am proud of you, Jaela. Every soul you save is a testament to this."

[Corwin]

Jaela bows deeply, and makes sure Mirima is ready to go before using her magic to take them back.

[Anastasia]

Mirima is there again when you look back, "I'm ready," she says at the unspoken question, subdued and quiet.

[Corwin]

With a curt nod, Jaela places a hand on her shoulder and shifts them to Aurora's doorstep.

[Anastasia]

You will not be alone.

You stand a ways back from Aurora, watching...and yet you sense eyes on your back.

[Corwin]

"This has been humbling, hasn't it?" Jaela asks Mirima as she starts flying for the fortress's gates.

[Anastasia]

"Yes," Mirima says a single word, then glances back. "...Hold, Jaela."

[Corwin]

"Yes?"

[Anastasia]

"Turn around," Mirima says.

[Corwin]

Jaela does so, despite her confusion.

[Anastasia]

Behind you are many. A small army of elven warrior sand celestials, coming through portals all behind you. They stride through majestically, flying the banners of Angharradh.

[Corwin]

"Go on ahead and clear this with Elena so we don't have an incident," Jaela tells Mirima quietly, before raising her voice to address her troops. "Welcome! With your help, the Crusade will drive the devils off Lifasa!"