The gift of ash

[Anastasia]

And no you don't. It's just not really out there on checking my notes, Alicia just knows it from previous plot.

[Nephrite]

roger that

Very well.

Of course, it won't be alone and without some allies... he will go and report this to the others!

K:P for Nadir at 132 also

[Anastasia]

It's a name for Hades as well as some locations in it. Most notably it's the location of a skeletal crypt known to be used by powerful daemons to conduct private business.

They all listen before Sylvie says, "So a random invitation to a location that's dark and dangerous?"

[Nephrite]

"That's correct." Moore says. "I was thinking of asking Lord Barachiel for advice as well. We've no experience with The Adversary at all, so I'm curious what he wants."

[Anastasia]

"It's sudden and out of the blue," Cresiel intones, "He moves to his own plot we do not yet know."

"Which means caution's only sensible," Xandra says, "If you even answer the invitation at all. We have little to gain and much to lose from such a fiend."

[Nephrite]

"I'm not expecting much, but I think it makes more sense to hear it, regardless." Moore says. "I intend to bring Cresiel with me, and likely Kaja as well. I don't think it's possible to hide the divine from him... and probably not worth the hassle.

[Anastasia]

Hello, Moore? The situation in Fire grows dire, and there is a belief that Akil may be overthrown.

[Anastasia]

"Then move wisely," Sylvie says, then cracks her knuckles, "I'm coming too."

[Nephrite]

I'd say I was surprised, but I don't think you have to have any foresight to have expected this.

You and Seira will have our aid should you need it. Do you need us to do anything for now or just be prepared?

"I didn't think you'd want to reveal yourself, but that's fine." Moore says. "Also I've just been informed that Akil may be overthrown on Fire and have agreed to render our aid to Seira should they need it." He says.

[Anastasia]

For now, be prepared. We don't know who will overthrow him, but the Crimson Firebrand has been considered. If he still exists.

Akil is scared though, and more importantly, the devils don't seem to be inclined to help him.

[Anastasia]

"Even better," Xandra declares, "Evil will consume evil. Is it imminent?"

[Nephrite]

"Yes. It seems the devils don't intend to offer any aid either." Moore says.

Understood.

[Anastasia]

"Curious, after all that trouble they'll let their control there go?" Cresiel states, "It's a senseless move, unless they also control the replacement."

"Probably they do, or can otherwise maintain influence," Sylvie remarks.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "It's another matter to speak to Lord Barachiel about." He says.

Speaking of...

Lord Barachiel, do you have some time? I have a few matters to discuss.

[Anastasia]

'Yes. Speak frankly, Moore.'