Kellus pauses as Tasu asks why his furies help him, but before he has a chance to answer, Arboria responds first.  “For us, it is not so much a matter of choosing to help him as much as it is just a fact of life for us.  His people are born with a connection to our kind, and as they grow, so does that connection until they can call us forth.  This literally gives us form, and in doing so he is bound to us as much as we are bound to him.”  “Think of it as a mutual partnership.”  This statement seemed to emanate from somewhere within the fiery serpent coiled around Kellus’ hand.  “Very few of our brethren can manifest as we can; Kellus forms the focus that lets us do so.  For giving us such a gift, why should we not help him however we can?”<br/><br/>Looking back to Arkain as he asks if he can link with Azlant, Kellus stops to think.  “I’m honestly not sure.  This is something that I've never tried before, mainly because I’ve never been in a situation where Azlant couldn't talk to someone directly if necessary.  This should prove rather interesting, if nothing else.”<br/><br/>Walking over to Arkain, Kellus gently places the tips of his fingers against Arkain’s temples.  “Close your eyes, and try to clear your mind as much as you can.  This is going to feel a little strange.”<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Well, so long as it's away from the hunters, I don't think anyone will care what direction you decide to go in.  Not that they have any real control over the matter, given the present situation, but still..."</span>Trailing off, Azlant's form seems to shudder for a second, before returning to its normal shape.<span style="font-style: italic">"Oh my.  That is a feeling that I don't think I've ever experienced before.  It appears that Kellus is trying to do something with Arkain.  Perhaps allow him to talk to you directly, through me?  I'm not sure what he's doing, but whatever it is, the feeling is getting stronger."</span>