Forever lies ahead

[Iron Dragoon]

"Yep! A seamstress, a blacksmith, and my sister. Unofficially apprenticed to Dolmaya, though."

[Anastasia]

"How remarkable," Lady Honeydip observes, "I met Alicia's parents in passing once, they two were ordinary mortals."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Well, you'll have an idea of what to expect then."

[Anastasia]

"Are they still fully mortal?" Is the question that comes next, "Time in these realms changes mortals."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I've used Wizards Grace on my parents,  but yes, as far as I'm aware. "

[Anastasia]

As you talk, you also notice something.

Araseis murmurs your name in prayer as she walks a cavern tunnel. Upwards, as if escaping the underground ruin she was in before. For barring her way out is a big, animated suit of armor, each fist with a dagger built into it. "Just can't make a clean getaway, can I, assholes?"

[Iron Dragoon]

Evaluate them to figure her chances?

[Anastasia]

It looks like a powerful animated object. In her current state you estimate she has a chance, but odds are it's going to be hard with spells and energy expended.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa let's it be for now, but keeps watching.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 low is good
<Penuche> Kotono invokes Penuche's magic: < 78 > [d100=78]

Blood. Steel.

In the end it's a shocking grasp that fells the statue as Araseis slumps against a wall. Battered and wounded further, but still up. "Alyssa," she breathes, "What...what was so important about this ruin?" she murmurs. "Dragon's bleeding balls, what was so important?" She grimaces and pulls out some cloth, bandaging her wounds as she mutters, "A shadow assassin and now animated armor to stop my escape. Someone wants me dead or something important is in here."

A shuddering breath before she goes on, "Hear the Lady of Loss has made trouble but..." A breath out again. "Heh...gotta explore and gotta live up to my potential." A shake of her head, "Gotta pull it together and get back to safety, then speculate." She strides forward, leaving the armor where it lies.

[Iron Dragoon]

You have been heard and watched. Be proud and reflect on all you have done and learned. It was a worthy adventure.

[Anastasia]

Araseis stumbles and manages, "Hearing voices..." she shakes her head and wipes blood away from her lips. "If you're listening, I'm not dead yet, you hear me. I'm not fucking dead!"

[Iron Dragoon]

I hear and approve. I look forward to reading the book you've found in my name.

[Anastasia]

Araseis manages a bloodied smile.

Meanwhile you hear, "Sister," Alihana calls from a window, getting your attention.

[Iron Dragoon]

Can I tell how hurt she is?

Alyssa smiles at Alihana and waves, "Hi sis!"