A long way to the gate

[Nephrite]

"Some people are just like that." Moore says with a chuckle. "Did you get your ring?"

[Anastasia]

"I did," Cresiel sighs and looks skyward, "I miss her, but I must move on. I must be strong."

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles. "Don't worry about it. We'll find someone perfect for you who loves crushing evil just as much as you do. Say, I don't remember -- when you got your wound, was whoever gave it to you dealt with, or are they still out there?"

[Anastasia]

"Dealt with," Kaja says, looking down and back at you. "Long since dealt with." A rather sharp, toothy smile at that.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Got anyone else on your agenda? We seem to be perfectly primed to be able to deal with rather difficult-to-deal-with sorts."

[Anastasia]

"At the moment? No." Kaja says, "Give me some time to correct this shortcoming."

[Nephrite]

Moore grins a bit. "Once we've made some more enemies within the Efreet, I'm sure we'll hear about good targets. Feel free to utilize Melia for that."

He takes in a breath. "And don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything I can do for you, okay? You're not just another member of another crusade, you're my friend -- or at least I hope you see it that way -- so if there's something I can do, tell me."

[Anastasia]

"I'll prove myself to you," Kaja agrees, "To show you what you've earned from me. That's what I need to do right now, rather than ask you for more aid."

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles. "You've proven yourself admirably already to me, but I know better than to argue with a dragon's ego. Just don't be reckless."

[Anastasia]

Next move then? Mostly a chance to do any little fragments or the like, since I don't want the plot coming your way after vacation to be barely begun and stale by starting today.

[Nephrite]

lets go see that goblin! That shouldn't suddenly lead to anything extremely pressing

[Anastasia]

Sure enough, the goblin is still there, in his tent as...

Describe how you're approaching him and all that.

[Nephrite]

Moore will stay at the entrance of the tent and clear his throat politely!

Unless the goblin is still asleep -- but if he's still asleep, that's a totally different scenario!

[Anastasia]

The goblin is indeed asleep, snoozing away.

[Nephrite]

"Excuse me!" Moore raises his voice.

If even that doesn't work...

If he's still asleep, Take 10 on Spellcraft for 74.