More Offensives (Afina and Jaela; 84 days left)

[Ebiris]

"Bystanders," Afina replies. "If you want my blessings give me some money and ask me to make something for you," she adds dryly.

[Corwin]

"Our presence was asked for, but we're not goddesses sharing bits of our power with you," Jaela responds to Stille in agreement with Afina. In a sense, perhaps they are involved since they've been pushing so hard after the traitors and lead to this situation?

[Anastasia]

"Stille," Balyss says, "Selune has a gift for you."

"I'm ready," Stille comes forward, "I always have been."

"We know, brother, we know." Balyss smiles warmly at this, "It's not time yet - she allowed me to see that she needs one of us partially mortal in the future. "But consider this a blessing...and perhaps a wedding gift, one day."

[Corwin]

"You know, I've never been taken over by the Triune or had cause to use the royal We," Jaela confides to Afina quietly. "Same with Mei and Priest. I wonder why."

[Ebiris]

"If Mei could talk she'd probably use it," Afina opines just to be contrary.

[Corwin]

"I think she's allowed to talk when it's channeling the Triune," Jaela opines.

[Anastasia]

At this, words come from Jaela's mouth that are not her own.

"We prefer to guide, Jaela. To participate actively raises stakes and destroys far too much. Were we deities to fight directly over every world, no worlds would survive to be claimed by the victorious. But know that we are watching and may yet act in these extraordinary times."

Jaela has a distinct sense of amusement from within her that is not her own, yet uplifts her spirits.

[Ebiris]

"Well that settles that then," Afina says with a satisfied nod.

[Corwin]

Jaela gives her a thumbs up, quite amused herself.

[Anastasia]

Stille glows and then laughs. "Really, dear Balyss?"

"Really." Balyss replies, "Ithea will be amused. It will take time to get used to."

[Ebiris]

"For who to get used to?" Afina dares to ask.

[Anastasia]

Stille shifts, becoming a large tiger before your eyes.

"That." Balyss says. "Lycanthropy, adjusted for him and purified of the actual disease and drawbacks, as Selune gifts those lycanthropes who put aside their nature and come to serve her."

[Ebiris]

"Oh, that is nice. You and Ithea will look good together when she gets back!" Afina approves with uncharacteristic earnestness.

[Corwin]

"Would be awkward if you break up at some point of eternity, though," Jaela feels she must point out.

[Anastasia]

Balyss laughs, "It works both ways. Now then..."

So you two wanted to take a run at where Silvber is hiding?