Rebirth and redemption

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa considers, "I.. haven't quite formed an opinion on the Competition yet, but... I will study and plan for it. For now, I need to immerse myself in this new... existence and learn. Any suggestions?"

[Anastasia]

A young woman is again next to you, youth once more as she says, "Compete. Learn by doing. You may fail at first, but you will learn."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods,  "So, as my host, what are my new responsibilities to you?"

[Anastasia]

"Should a threat come to the Gates of the Moon, I may call on you to defend this realm. You are to answer the call no matter what." Selune goes on, as the moonlight cascades down. "Do not aid or harbor evil, especially Shar. Respect the ways of Shaundakul and myself."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "Straight forward enough. I'll have to have a talk with Shaundakul, actually. I feel like I should be some sort of subordinate to him? I'm not sure how this is all structured yet."

[Anastasia]

"We've never had a need for a great deal of structure," Selune's gaze meets yours, "If you aren't the only one, we will."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods, "Still, I'm sure there will some sort of change in our relationship. It's something to get settled on the front end."

[Anastasia]

"Much will change," Selune says, and reaches out. She gently taps your forehead and murmurs, "Your mind is weary. Close your eyes and rest here."

[Iron Dragoon]

"It's... Been a long few days. Oh, thank you for blessing the grove. Ianvasah would have loved it."

Alyssa leans back to rest and enjoy the water.

[Anastasia]

You fall asleep in an instant to Selune's smile.

You awaken moments later with a clear mind. You lie in your bed, curled up under the blankets. The morning light spills into your room as you awaken all at once, no fatigue. Only a clarity of mind sharper than anything before. You are refreshed and rejuvenated. You feel like you've rested a long time, a good night's sleep that chases away all demons and mends all wounds.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa lays there, blinking and contemplating her new instant wakefulness.

Then pouts. "I guess no more lazy mornings. And I really like my blankets."

With a sigh, Alyssa gets up and dresses, then heads out to find the others.

[Anastasia]

You find them all sharing breakfast, chatting away as...

Go ahead.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa slides into a seat next to them and begins eating, then casually.

"I found the first thing I don't like about how I am now."

[Anastasia]

"Morning," Jarem says, smiling a bit over his eggs. "How're you?"

Dolmaya glances up, "What, do angels not sing you to rest?" she retorts with no heat to it.

"Oh? What is that?" Emily says, "I haven't found anything like that."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa pouts a bit, "I woke up instantly. Wide awake. Apparently I don't get to have lazy mornings. I hate it."