Trinity nodded and sat down in Order’s lap making Elerona chuckle at the Gnome.<span style="color: #336600">“I don’t agree with your decision but I will respect it. And it only spurs me to work that much harder to spare you from that pain.”</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #ff0080">“I was informing Ibara why Ras wasn’t delivering her meal. You were just collateral.” </span>The avatar looked into Sylavandra’s eyes and shook its head<span style="color: #ff0080">. “My duty has always been to aid mortals. Even ones like you. Logically, doing what I did was correct. I could not have planned for such an unfortunate reaction. But I have learned and taken Ibara’s reaction into account for future interactions with her.” </span>The avatar nodded and left, but the two women were only alone for about twenty minutes before the mouth watering aroma of freshly barbecued pork and fruit filled the room. Ras appeared carrying a large bowl of little banana leaf wrapped pouches.<span style="color: #666600"> “I’m five minutes late and that damn machine… I’m sorry, Ibara, but I think you’ll find the wait was worth it.” </span>He placed the bowl down and stepped away.<span style="color: #666600">“Pulled pork, rice, and green onions. It’s a simple but hearty meal. Sylavandra, yours are wrapped up in the brown leaves, they’re more tailored to your tastes. The green ones for Ibara will likely taste too exotic for you.” </span>He smiled brightly but Ibara would know Ras well enough to know he wasn’t in his usual cheerful mood.<span style="color: #666600">“What would you like to drink? The usual juice and wine? Or would you like to try something new?”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>