Family Reunion

[Anastasia]

"Oh!" Emily smiles ear to ear, "Again! It happened again!"

At the same time Jarem's eyes blaze red, intensely studying. "The hell...what the hell?" he mutters, before you feel it. A connection to Jarem, growing stronger between the two of you. You feel your mind grow lighter, swifter.

Node update, go check it. Notably it has a +1 Wis bonus for Alyssa in it.

[Iron Dragoon]

Woo. I'll update sheet when I can.

Alyssa blinks. "Well, two at once. Definitely have to try hindsight. Maybe a variation that will let me move the moment back and forth at will to study it longer. But for the day. Sleep now."

[Anastasia]

"...sleep," Jarem finally agrees, "We'll talk about this in the morning. Emily," he says, "Sleep with Alyssa."

Blushing, "Jarem!" Emily protests, "Don't say it like that!"

"I know," Jarem sighs, a hand going to his face. "It's the middle of the night, let it go. Seriously, for her protection. It may not stop Shar if she personally tries again, but it'll provide added protection against almost anything else."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa grunts. "We'll get some cushions piled up for you. My bed isn't much different than that."

[Anastasia]

Done and done. Emily sits next to you and adds, "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. Sleep peacefully."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa props Shifting Steel against the wall next to her.

"I've got two guards now."

And with that, she attempts to sleep.

[Anastasia]

It takes time. Surprising time. Shakes, worries, anxiety. But in the end you don't remember falling asleep, waking up to bright sunshine and the smell of eggs. ""Hey Queen," Jarem calls, "Hungry?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Not really, but some comfort food sounds like an excellent idea. I won't eat much, my family will be eating too."

[Anastasia]

"Eat," Jarem brings a plate with eggs, toast with jam and bacon on it. "It's all fresh and treated so it should be as good as it can be. Emily's off taking care of some of her business."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Mmm. Thank you."

Alyssa sits down to eat.

[Anastasia]

As you eat, the food magnificent, Jarem sits opposite you.

"I didn't find out anything concrete about what's happening to us," he says, "Completely beyond my ability to understand. So the question is: How do we take advantage of it? How do we maximize this asset and minimize any risk from it?" Nearby is a platter with more food, he pauses to take a slice of orange from it and eat it, a lull in the conversation. After that, "I'm not going to turn down free assets if they help us, especially with our Shar problems."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, the most immediate way is to get a better understanding of what triggers it. After that, finding a way to extend it to others, maybe. Or if we can direct what boon it grants. We may not be able to, however. Though, if I can understand it enough, I may be able to replicate it in a spell. Something for a large-scale unit boost would be useful. Maybe some sort of large-scale rune array? Attune members of the Order to it, and while on Order land, they get the benefits..."

[Anastasia]

"Then we need to find out more," Jarem remarks, grabbing more orange. "Queen, I don't suppose Io's taking appointments, is he?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"You figure out who his secretary is and I'll make the appointment. Otherwise, likely not. I should probably consult with Shaundakul about Shar's attack. I need to finish research on Lord Melweather's issue. Present the expansion proposal to the council. Find that Druid. And I've come up with a list of simple implementation of magic to help the Citizens. That last one has some work for Clerics on it, too. Druids also, but I need Druids first."

[Anastasia]

"All good work, but before all that - do you have any idea what's prompting these to happen?" Jarem finishes his orange and wipes his hand on a napkin.