As Nymeri was looking at the object Skippy handed over, he saw an unfamiliar language written on it. His thought process wandering his past about something in his teachings, but sadly, his judgement was clear. He has never seen this language before. He knew what he had to do.<br/><br/>"Skippy, keep this close, and do not let anyone near you that you deem untrustworthy. Protect that item until we reached Almeria, understood? Once we arrive, you and Lysonna will accompany me to see the elder and my master," he explained. Nymeri was sure that this was the Orb of Darkness, but didn't have sufficient evidence to support his claim. That was why he needed to get to the capital, and fast.<br/><br/>He then looked around to the others, and noticed a person walking towards them. He motioned Lysonna and Skippy behind him, protecting them from any harm. Although he was concentrating on figuring out what the orb was, he was also hearing the talking going on behind him. He could hear someone talking to the dragon, but the name he heard did not ring a bell.<br/><br/>Another 'person' he heard was someone trying to join the group. He could sense this 'person' has done some evil, and wanted to do something, but he was exhausted from the battle, so whatever he was thinking probably wouldn't be a smart idea. But in any case, he had to protect Lysonna, and now Skippy, from anyone or anything.<br/><br/>He took a look at the one closest: "That's close enough! What makes you think your gonna get any closer then where you stand now?"