A book and many things to do

[Anastasia]

"Yeah, as long as you don't commit to anything," Jarem recommends, "Nothing binding in writing or verbal contract."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods and heads back.

[Anastasia]

Agreil smiles once you're back in, "Have you come to a decision?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Mmm... Seeing as how I operate a school, I've decided that a teacher I haven't set any rules or hard framework for would be inappropriate. I'll have to think on how to word a contract to keep any influences beyond pure academics out of what they'll teach. As such, I'll have to decline her representative for now. On a personal level, however, the opportunity for another teach is still enticing, and I would like to revisit the idea once I've come up with an appropriate contract. Please pass this on to the Duchess."

[Anastasia]

"I will," Agreil's smile stays quite steady, not even the slightest reaction, "Now then, it's a question of returning what was taken."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods. "We have it stored away at the moment. We'll arrange for it to be delivered to you here in short order."

[Anastasia]

"Then I look forward to that," Agreil says agreeably, "I expect to receive it shortly."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods. "It's been... An event, Lord Agreil. Thank you for your hospitality."

[Anastasia]

With that the four of you part and head out. Your escort out is a barbazu this time, who gives you one look, grunts and grinds out, "This way." It's a short trip out, out of the castle and to freedom. Only one question looms: Now what?

Ball is in your court as you leave.

[Iron Dragoon]

Head back and send someone to return the items. After that, look for a mission. I actually wanted to do some investigations into Shar's operations. Maybe something like kicking her cult or something off of a plane or the like.

[Anastasia]

Okay, how are you sending them back and what are you sending? We'll cover that real quick and move onto investigations.

[Iron Dragoon]

I was thinking just a messenger or summon through a gate to them, and the staff and the fragment.

[Anastasia]

Done easily enough. Go post what you're giving up in loot.

[Iron Dragoon]

Done.

[Anastasia]

Okay then, looking into Sharran operations. Where and how?