Reaching out

[Nephrite]

No, he didn't have Inspire Excellence at the time. I think he had the aura, but I think all of her stuff were wisdom or int checks.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+12 Sanzha
<Penuche2> Kotono invokes Penuche's magic: < 30 > [d20=18]

It is like a glacial lake. Lady Sanzha sits and is still. Her eyes are closed, she does not breathe. There is not the barest hint of movement as you play your music, Jetina and Xandra at the ready. It is a long stretch of this, Jetina holding firm before, "Anything yet?"

"Progress," Sanzha announces. "Be silent. Quiet waters run deep. Noisy waters run shallow."

[Nephrite]

Moore gives an apologetic look to Jetina as he continues playing.

[Anastasia]

Jetina sighs silently, but holds her position.

> roll 1d20+12 Sanzha
<Penuche2> Kotono invokes Penuche's magic: < 30 > [d20=18]

Another hour. Patience, music, time.

"Progress," Sanzha reports in a soft tone, "I need yet more."

Xandra merely nods slightly, while Jetina blows out a breath, "Well, we're here in case it goes wrong."

[Nephrite]

"We're here to support you." Moore says with a nod.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+12 Sanzha
<Penuche2> Kotono invokes Penuche's magic: < 23 > [d20=11]

Barely ten minutes before Sanzha rises this time, "It's different," she says, a grimace, "A bit of healing, Jetina."

As Jetina does that she goes on, "The arts of the madalani have a similar, perilous nature. A misstep can be harmful or fatal."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods as he keeps playing.

[Anastasia]

"A break, Moore," Sanzha speaks up. With a little smile she goes on, "You've worked hard, take a moment's rest."

[Nephrite]

Moore drops his arm and smiles a little bit himself.

"Of course." He nods after that. "Have you had any breakthroughs?"

[Anastasia]

"No, but I have made progress," Lady Sanzha declares, looking out towards the ocean. "How have others done with this?"

[Nephrite]

"I learned them over time." Moore says. "I had... quite a few jaunts across Celestia to do so. Alyssa seemed to get a bit lucky and had a breakthrough. I think if you keep at it, the same thing will happen for you, but it's my understanding you have a little bit of a power similar to that of the divine, so it may be different for you."

[Anastasia]

A lazy glance at you, "Indeed. Alyssa may be strong, but she is a drizzle compared to the deluge of the ages. Only age and time can properly season the waters." Lady Sanzha has a slight, sardonic smile on her face.

[Nephrite]

"Do you mind if I ask you what your personal favorite title was during your reign?" Moore asks.

[Anastasia]

With the same smile, "Sanzha. Anyone who earned the right to call me that was worth listening to."

[Nephrite]

Moore laughs a bit at that. "I still don't like it when people just call me 'Duke,' so I completely understand your perspective. Hopefully one day I'll earn the same right."