Dragon's wisdom

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa contemplates, sending a message to the others, Opinions? Other than Tiamat's evil.

[Anastasia]

It's a trap. Why contact us in such an indirect and convoluted way? It may not even be Tiamat. We need to know more.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa sighs, "Unfortunately, I'll have to refuse at this juncture. I've been in conflict with Tiamat's son recently, so I'll have to consider such an invitation a trap. Additionally, you're an unknown messenger. If she were serious about this, someone of note that I could link directly to her would have brought this message.

Unless you have answers for these, you'll have to return empty handed, and Tiamat can send someone I can verify."

[Anastasia]

The man stands and bows, "Then I accept your answer," is his reply.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa nods and calls someone to lead him out.

Alyssa then sends a message to Bastian and Jarem, Have someone follow him. See if we can't trace this message back to the sender.

[Anastasia]

'I'll have it dealt with,' Bastian sends back shortly. 'But ten to one says he goes back to some mercane holding and we lose him there. It's how I'd do it if I paid good money for a messenger like this.'

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa replies, 'That's fine. It's an odd request I don't think will have much follow up either way.'

[Anastasia]

"That was too easy," Emily muses, "Was it not? No great force, no second effort? Perhaps our trickster grew wary, or merely wishes to divert our attention to Tiamat. Perhaps I should ask the others about such a matter?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"You should. If it was a concerted effort, that'll tell us something."

[Anastasia]

"I will," Emily promises, "Mom first, that'll be quickest. Just give a minute."

Lady Honeydip alights on a windowsill and awaits.

[Iron Dragoon]

"Deep thoughts, Lady Honeydip?"

[Anastasia]

"Yes, many. Of which I ha-"

"What?" Emily mutters aloud, "Mom Amaryl said that Mom Seira got the same invitation, and is going to meet Tiamat as we speak."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa raises an eyebrow.

"Hm. Interesting. I assume you want to tag along?"

[Anastasia]

"I'm wondering why she invited both of us now," Emily admits, "It doesn't make any sense that I can see. Can you?"

Lady Honeydip frowns, "It seems like a curious combination, but besides Emily, you do have another tie to dragons, Alyssa."

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa grunts.

"Perhaps she realizes what's going on and wants to make a pact like Asmodeus? And yes, I know my empowerment... We could tag along with your Mothers. It would potentially throw her off and make a solid display of our alliance."