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[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 66

[Anastasia]

Back and forth, back and forth. Jetina's slowly losing as Kaja watches, yet this attention is focused on you. "You mean you have no idea what's going on?" Kaja's voice flattens, "That is not something you simply say you don't know what is going on! People don't learn this fast, like this! My weapons are even stronger now!"

[Nephrite]

"Well, I'm unfortunately not much of a liar, though I could probably convince you otherwise." Moore admits. "I've noticed minor things -- the bonds that we have becoming tangible things. Like I said, you're the first person who's come from 'outside' the circle as it were, so it's entirely plausible that you're seeing things through a different lens." Moore says.

He glances over at the fight and then back. "One could say it's the Light of Chronias doing it, but I don't think so. It's something we're going to discuss once this is over." He gestures back at the fight. "I have a few leads."

[Anastasia]

CLANG! Cresiel slams his hammer down hard, knocking away Jetina's shield and leaving her on the ground, in a groaning heap.

"You'd better, you really are sitting on a goldmine if you can reproduce this," Kaja says.

[Nephrite]

Now that the battle is finished, Moore flies over to rest a hand on Jetina's shoulder. She can handle healing herself, after all, so this is just moral support.

"Everyone, I come with some information." Moore begins.

Once he has their attention, he continues. "There are four other groups out there that are similar to ours -- at least in regards to the mysterious effects that we've been witnessing. I do not know who they are or how they're related to us, though I think it's easy enough to imagine they're fighting against the same sort of evils we are."

He gestures all around. "We've been given a gift, either because of fate ordaining it or simply deific intervention in all of this. Regardless, it seems there are two facets to this gift and maybe more. Each of us, as we grow closer in understanding one another, seem to be forming a tangible bond between us that is giving us each strength. Along with that, anyone who joins this cause finds their powers accelerated. I admit to being just as mystified by it as everyone else, though I think we'll find the answer as we continue to work together." Moore says.

"With that all said and done, I would like us all to plan to go to Salty Pier tomorrow. I think we can make a good showing of releasing the slaves there and giving them new hope. In addition, I'll do some research on any other targets of opportunity there that we can use." Moore gestures again to everyone. "By all means, if you have any questions about this, feel free to speak up. I'm no dictator."

[Anastasia]

Cresiel nods, as if expected.

Xandra watches, saying nothing and listening.

"What's Salty Pier?" Kaja speaks up.

Jetina raises her hand slowly, rubbing her shoulder, "Ah...what did I step into?" she asks aloud. "I just stopped in to say hi."

[Nephrite]

"It's a bit of a nexus town between Fire and Water." Moore explains.

He turns to Jetina and with an apologetic smile, "I was actually going to ask if you were interested in joining up with us. We need a competent healer for all of this craziness. Besides, I still need to find out what mission you were on that had you take water from the Court of Ten Thousand Pearls over to Fire."

[Anastasia]

"That just raises more questions. Can we talk about it over lunch? I'm hungry," Jetina slowly stands up, dusting herself off.

[Nephrite]

"Sure, of course." Moore nods. "Let's all eat and talk things through. Hey, Grias!" Moore calls out.

[Anastasia]

Kaja cocks her head at Jetina, but holds his tongue.

Xandra goes over to Kaja, murmuring something to him.

Grias floats up, "Oh, Moore! There you are. I have people working on what you wanted already. I'll have a meal prepared. I'm thinking something heavy since it's been an energetic day, you need energy. Oh, and Wood is sleeping on your bed again, he seems fond of it."

[Nephrite]

"I'm used to having things much more exotic than dogs sleep in my bed, don't worry." Moore agrees. "Have you heard back on the letter I sent out yet, by the way?"

[Anastasia]

That gets several long looks from Kaja and Jetina, the latter blushing. "W-what?!"

Grias bobbles inthe air, "Oh yes, I-" A beat at that. "I'm sorry, what did you say?"

That sounded so wrong.

[Nephrite]

"Well how would you phrase it if you had a badger slaad take over your bed so you couldn't sleep there?" Moore asks. "I mean, really."

[Anastasia]

"THAT MAKES IT EVEN WORSE!" Grias shakes wildly in the air.

[Nephrite]

"That's what I thought too!" Moore nods agreeably. "He'd just show up whenever he wanted, I have no idea how Hanna ever put up with it."