<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/B8c37200a214e470b8f4201c77081530.jpg)</div><strong>Captain Ramalan Fire-Orchid (Prophet of Human Potential)</strong>(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YCZK28uvV0ugmN-Xfu2OMUoV6TRcCFezKKmL6pbN7K0/edit)<br/><br/>Ramalan gazed down into the depths of the earth while Blaze lit them torches with a sulfpur match.<br/><br/>The captain considered the group assembled, then said, “Let's walk two abreast wherever the hall width allows.  No more than that, both for simpicity and because Exalted weaponry can require a wide arc.<br/><br/>“Xenovia, you're with me.  Ren and Blaze take the second rank.  Kyhuri at the third.  Orchid, Usha, I'm counting on you to make sure we don't get ambushed from behind.  When plans run out, you all know what you're capable of.”  The captain grinned and met each of their eyes, letting them see his trust and confidence.<br/><br/>Taking a torch, leaving his blade and flame piece at this belt, Ramalan started down the ladder.<br/><br/><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/9/95/52745e95b101322f85f2512ecc267a79.jpg)</div><strong>Hearts Ablaze Abarami</strong>(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HIsIRVzBisiu7Q4C65lYZwSXxqHIqdxFg0ZcXGKigJQ/ed<br/>it)<br/><br/>Hearts Ablaze moved along to one side of the door, fire wand ready, and covered her master as he descended.  When it was her turn to descend, Usha took over that roll—though she held no ranged weapon at the ready.<br/>