Family Reunion

[Anastasia]

"To move this late..." Your mother murmurs, looking to her husband.

"It's for a better life and a better life for our family," Your father says, "It'll be hard leaving all of this."

"It will be," Jarem agrees, "But it's for the best. Opportunities like this are rare."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Even more rare when you hear the second part. You've both lived full lives. I've learned a spell that's used by powerful wizards. It can extend your life, in your current state, by, oh, about one hundred years. I can use it on both of you fairly simply, if you want."

[Anastasia]

That gets open stares, your Father's jaw working but no words coming. Your mother gasps again, a hand to her mouth.

"You need to understand something," Jarem says, "When bards sing of legendary heroes and powerful wizards, they sing about Alyssa. All of Creation is her oyster - she can travel to the afterlife and come back with ease. She can alter reality with a single spell. She is that damn good."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Jarem, easy. One bit of adjustment at a time. I think fantastic health and long life are enough for one day. Apprentices aren't shown how to stop time after their first cantrip for more than one reason."

[Anastasia]

"That...that rather is much," Father finally manages. "That is quite a lot."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I know, and it's nothing you have to decide on now. I can cast it whenever you'd like. All I really need an answer on is if you'd like to move with me. How's Alihana doing? She's got an open invitation as well."

[Anastasia]

"She's doing well," Mother finally says, "We'd like to dear, it's just so sudden. What's it like there?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Busy. Things are always happening. You can visit first if you'd like. As long as you want."

[Anastasia]

"I think it's best if we see it first," Father agrees. "As well as talk to Lord Melweather."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods. "I expected that you needed time to make the decision. I'd have liked to begin arranging things, but life is what it is. In the meantime, let's find Alihana. I've got a long-term investment of sorts for her. Has she found a husband yet?"

[Anastasia]

"Not yet," Mother says, "She's been looking. Ah. Jarem, would you like to meet her?"

Jarem clears his throat, "I think that should be Alyssa's choice."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa looks at Jarem out of the corner of her eye, slightly narrowed. "I think he understands the position he'll be putting himself in if he makes... unwise... life decisions around me. But then, I suppose you've never seen me go full out in combat yet... Still, I think you're wise enough to grasp not diving in when you don't know how deep it is. I doubt you're looking for that sort of thing so soon after Lorathana."

She turns to look at her mother and father, "A recent break-up, you see."

[Anastasia]

"Ah." Your mother accepts that with a slight smile, while your father merely nods.

"Meanwhile, I'll go get Alihana," Father says, while Jarem comes up. Once he's gone he smiles a bit, "You see why I call her Queen now, hm?"

Your mother chuckle and admits, "Well yes, Alyssa is naturally imperious. Her father said she had a noblewoman's spirit from a young age."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa rolls her eyes.

"Yes, yes. I've picked up on it. You want me to turn the Order into a nation. Seira said much the same, but advocated more use of force."

[Anastasia]

"Alyssa," Jarem shakes his head, "I was implying nothing of the sort. I was implying you're a Queen at heart. You are, you're meant to do this. Perhaps that's why Io favored you so - you have the royal heart of a dragon."