(Xarces)<br/>Jaas' smug look seemed to fade, instead replaced by a look of anger. She hard her teeth, the corners of her mouth seeming to crack as her eyes flushed red. "How dare you speak to me in such a way you, you miserable little-!"<br/><br/>She stopped herself, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, her face seemed to return to normal, and she say back in her chair, eyes unwavering now. "...It appears I cannot just toy with like so many of the other pathetic subjects who dare approach me in such ways unprepared. Treading dangerous waters. It seems though, you brought a safety net ready to catch the hungry predator slowly creeping from the depths."<br/><br/>She leaned forward once more, folding her hands beneath her chin. "We shall judge what that net is made out of. There are a few tasks you must complete if you wish to even be considered my suitor. After that, if will only be a matter of your proving your worth to me that determines where you go from there:<br/><br/>"First, you must harvest pure ice from the Midnight Tundras. It is said that purity can ring about a new supply of Sapphires if manifested correctly, but it is too dangerous for me to risk any subjects in order to retrieve it.<br/><br/>"Next, I would like for you to drain the blood of a dark beast. What they call the Reborn, to be precise. The blood can be used to create all sorts of poisons as well as medicines. Our supply is running low, and there is no way for us to find them within the safety zones of my kingdom.<br/><br/>"Finally, I want you to get me one of the other Stones. Size doesn't matter, I simply wish to have them in my possession."<br/><br/>She leaned back finally, sipping at her wine, a contemplative look on her face. "...I cannot simply tell you of my kingdom. There is simply too much for me to wrap up in a nutshell for your feeble little mind. If you have something in particular you wish to know, the ask and I will tell you."<br/><br/>(letsgowiththat and eatablecarnage)<br/>The naga blinked, seeming taken aback. "Wow, that's...actually pretty touching for you to say." She said, leaning against the bar top once more. "You don't strike me as just another filthy drunkard. Cleaned and polished, you seem like someone worthy of admiration. It's a shame you let yourself fall to this state..." She thought for a moment before filling another glass, setting it down for Garrick. "On the house. And girl," She suddenly addressed Shelby, though she didn't look at her, "you may want to be a little more discreet. You won't be very popular if you get caught."<br/><br/>(Bright)<br/>The ghost seemed to shudder. "The Dark Offspring...the plagues left over by that monsterous woman who came to wield the Obsidian. She called then her children. They were vile and disgusting, but not so much as she..."<br/><br/>He paused for a moment, closing his eyes. "...They do not kill. They destroy, but they never kill. The Obsidian Witch didn't want that. Instead, they took their victims inside of their bodies, absorbed their essence, turned them into another Offspring...the very thought of that just makes me..."<br/><br/>He took a deep breath. "...Anyway...My colleagues? Ah, they are using Projection like I am, in order to make information easier to obtain for the people who search in this Library."<br/><br/>(Nooguy)<br/>Hubert gave a sagely nod, looking back to Sasha. "Balance. That is indeed the key." He said. "Unfortunately, we are in no such state of balance. Until we are, nothing will change. It is unfortunate, but no advancement in the age of our lives can ever chance that fact."<br/><br/>Gina shook her head. "I would rather not dwell on such depressing subjects." She said, patting Hubert on the shoulder. "Either way, our teachings are open to you, if you wish, madam. Though I am a representative of Ungromik, I am allowed my own personal freedom so long as I return home when truly needed."<br/><br/>(Elsewhere)<br/>No one knew how he slipped in. In the blink of an eye, all of the guards seemed to fall, their Stones split in two, crumbling to dust before fading away. One such unlucky guard coward to a corner, shielding himself from further attack, having barely protected his Stone with his own body.<br/><br/>"Y-You're insane! Do you have any idea what you're doing? This place is the centerpiece to a new world, if you destroy it, then-"<br/><br/>He was cut off as the sword pierced through his guard, splitting his Stone in two. The guard fell unconscious, leaving the man in the white cloak standing above him, resheathing his sword.<br/><br/>"I wouldn't expect you to understand. This is above you, and every other Stone wielder." The mystery man said, proceeding further into the Meeting Hall.