Ahead lies the great light that...

[Anastasia]

"I hope so - but they may disagree with us and take the seed. Not out of malice or evil, but goodly people can disagree and without either of them being wrong," Sylvie points out, "And there's one big, powerful thing to disagree about who should obtain it."

[Nephrite]

"If that's the case they would've used it by now." Moore says. "At least, that's what I think. If we have to fight them over it then... well, I think we're up for it. Xandra, do you think you can go? I know a trick that would probably work to get you in if you want."

[Anastasia]

"Do you want to risk a conflict with someone like Cantasa Alexandria if it comes to worst?" Sylvie challenges back.

Cresiel is silent as Xandra nods slightly, barely any other reaction.

[Nephrite]

"No, but there is no way that we can get to the Empyrean Gate without her knowing it. Do you think she'd let us near it if we just said 'we're on a mission from Celestia?'" Moore asks.

Meanwhile, he goes over to Xandra and blinks. "I think I can do this..." He murmurs as he tries to pull on his divine will!

He is attempting to make Xandra a proxy of his.

[Anastasia]

It's like flexing a new muscle. The blessing is pushed into Xandra, filling her with a little bit of your own power.

"...oh." Xandra murmurs, "Like dawn after a cold night."

"I wouldn't bet on it," Sylvie says, "She has her own missions and purposes, and they may be at cross purposes with us in this." She blows out a breath, "Look, the good guys try and get along but good people don't always agree. It's the same point that was raised up there."

[Nephrite]

"It's better us trying to parley with her than Bel and Gathgorian." Moore says. "Does Cantasa Alexandria have to answer to anyone at all anyway?"

He turns to Xandra and smiles. "I thought that might do it. I can only do one person at a time, but thought it would be appropriate for you to join us in this."

[Anastasia]

"Thank you," Xandra agrees, "What of Kaja and Jetina? Could you not do the same for one of them, Sylvie?"

"I could," Sylvie doesn't argue it, "But I won't."

[Nephrite]

"I don't expect to have to fight for it." Moore says. "But if we do, we will be enough. I know they won't be happy about staying here, but soon they shouldn't have to worry about it anymore anyway."

[Anastasia]

"If we get the seed," Cresiel speaks, "That is the question. What will we do with it?"

[Anastasia]

Meanwhile...

Events continue to move, Moore, and again you are part of them.

[Nephrite]

Moore holds up a hand to Cresiel to pause him a moment.

I seem to have found myself at the center of a great many unexpected blessings indeed.

[Anastasia]

How will you rule then, Moore, for you find the cup of rulership put into your hand.

[Nephrite]

I am hopeful that my answer to your question will be one seen in my actions and deeds. Hope spreads like a fire when there is kindling aplenty.

[Anastasia]

Then I will watch and see the answer you give Creation.

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles and turns back to Cresiel. "We can decide that once we obtain it."