The Next Step Forward

[Iron Dragoon]

It's reading a bit wonky to me. Is Emily walking by herself, or am I the 'by herself'?

[Anastasia]

Fixed. Emily's not there, just a few weird typos.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Tell her I understand the danger and I'm on the way to find Emily."

[Anastasia]

You find Emily pacing back and forth, put into a little small side room for the moment. She turns to you, "I heard Aunt Elle's here," she says, "Is she?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"She is. In quite the huff it seems. You can confront her and stand your ground, or consider meeting me on Hades later. In either case, I wouldn't worry too much. They may not like that you're here, but you took precautions to not cause problems. That counts for quite a bit."

[Anastasia]

"I don't want to go back empty handed," Emily says, quickly. "I like it here, everyone's interesting. Plus there's a spellpool like the one in Balmuria. But um, Hades is dangerous..." she trails off, "I just wish I could stay here. Can you do anything?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Hmm... Well, maybe not at this second. I think their main concern will be spiritual wounds. I can do some research into it, but that's a project. But listen Emily, you have accomplished things. You've learned things here, started to make friends. You've established a chance to work together, and you've gotten me to agree to help you learn and get experience. You've explored a new world and we're smart enough to keep from inflicting spiritual wounds. All on your own. The best wizards are the best because they take the time to think things through and prepare the right way. Even if you do get called back, you've taken those first steps. And my door will be open for you. You've already gained me as a collaborator."

[Anastasia]

You have a chance here to add Emily to your node now, based on what you've said. Do you wish to take this?

[Iron Dragoon]

I do. It's help bolster a fair bit.

[Anastasia]

At that moment, you feel a connection form between yourself and Emily.

"Wha-" Emily's eyes widen as with a CLICK, the ring on her finger sinks in deeper and glows once, before dissolving into light. The light flows into Emily's body, making her glitter a few times before fading.

Emily is now in your node, go check it out.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa blinks.

"Hmm, that felt similar to what happened with Jarem. Do you feel anything different or new, Emily?"

[Anastasia]

Emily's color drains quickly, "Um...the Ring of Delaros just...poof! Light!" Emily's eyes are wider and wider, "Oh no, Waukeen is going to kill me! Mom's going to kill me! My other Mom's going to kill me!" Looking up at you, "What did you do?!"

[Iron Dragoon]

"We haven't figured it out yet. It seems to be some sort of... Bond. It happened with Jarem. Whatever it is, it isn't something I have control of. He got some sort of special ability last time, I believe. Jarem? Describe it to her so she can see if it's the same. Though curiously, you don't seem to be causing any problems here with the disappearance of the ring."

[Anastasia]

Jarem's not here, he's doing that Ysgard thing you asked him to.

[Iron Dragoon]

Oh, whoops. Forgot about that.

"When we have time, you can discuss it with Jarem. Something similar happened with him. I believe he got some sort of special ability after. Curiously, you don't seem to be causing any wounds with the disappearance of the ring. I'm not sure what it is, but it's not something I have any control of. Something we need to study... In any case, take a few minutes to compose your thoughts before we talk to this Ms. Stronger."