Ophidian nodded, his arms at his sides.<span style="color: #ff8000"> "yes, i saved them. the only one who isn't here is Monia, who is with Karrie and the native Ophidian as we speak. on the contrary, i am Ophidian, just older and from another timeline. he wouldn't have let them die either but he doesn't have the power to save them, i do. you are very welcome."</span>he waved one hand and created a small stone which he offered to her.<span style="color: #ff8000"> "this will allow you to visit here or return to Shauna anytime you like."</span>he looked up as the Shivarra approached and she smiled at him.<span style="color: #660066"> "hey ugly, what brings-"</span>she looked at Saerwynn and nodded.<span style="color: #660066">"i see. welcome Saerwynn, how is your paladin treating you? we have been plotting to feed her to the Pit Lord if she mistreats you."</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #ffff00">"that seems unlikely since you keep attacking your counterpart. if you cannot get along with him stay the fuck out of his house. i don't need luck, i need a big stick to beat him upside the head with... i may have to grow a new world tree, one to dwarf all the others to find a stick big enough to get through his thick head. please do not mess with Ashia, she recently lost something like eighty children and her condition is precarious, the last thing we need is her going the way of Ibara." </span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>