<div align="center"><em>Giselle and David Do'Urden, and Neria Zathrieal.....</em></div><br/>((It's cool lol.))<br/><br/>Neria smiled and shook her head at Kyle's words.  It was obvious even to her that Giselle and him were going to get along just fine.  It would do her some good to have someone that actually treated her as an equal for once in her life, having helped the half Drow after her last nasty breakup in the only way she knew how, by simply being there to listen and take the brunt of whatever came her way.  Neria was a pillar of strength for those that needed it, a silent listener and a sage and wise advice giver when the need arose.  Being a powerful healer helped too though.  "In this world there are many gods.  Whether they were created by this supreme being or not is not known to me, but I'd still like to learn more since I am forever seeking to expand my knowledge, Kyle.  Only a fool remains stagnant and unchanging and unwilling to hear new knowledge when it is given.  As for what is ignored and not, I too know what you mean since that is a common practice by would be priests and their 'churches' of mindless sheep.  Still, there are good places to worship and offer your prayers out there, and I like to think that my own is one of these places.  Aside from being a cleric, I am considered by many to be a Sacred Prostitute as well, or a sacred being that uses her body to heal as well as gleam information from the gods that rule this world.  It's an unusual way to offer one's prayers I know, but it only enhances what I already do through my clerical powers.  I will ask that you don't assume I am a common street whore or a brothel worker though since I do not do it for the money which I don't accept save for donations, and I don't offer myself to just anyone.  It's a long story how it got started, and it is not the time to share it.  Giselle knows it, as do her brothers since they are dear friends to me and my temple."<br/><br/>Turning to Tiagar next, she nods and detects a hint of sadness to his tone.  His brother was dead or she was a bearded gnome.  Still, her earlier hunch was right in that he had heard or rather seen the light storm that she had seen in her visions.  It wasn't chance that brought them all here, that she didn't believe for an instant.  There was no accidents, only divine providence.  She did allow some coincidence since then there would be no point to free will, but when it came to the important things like a town appearing out of nowhere for instance, it was the gods' ultimate will that it happen.  That's what she believed, and she said as much.  "It is no accident we are all here.  I believe every important event such as this happens for a reason.  There is a reason why we are all here, but what that reason is I do not yet know.  Stay close Tiagar, you alone understand your brother's sword the best save for its new master.  You are yet needed here in the days to come."<br/><br/>Neria waited until Tony was silenced and Mary finished speaking before standing slowly and approached them both.  She could tell it was a touchy subject, and knew she would have to tread carefully if she wanted to help these two to be whole again in body, mind, and spirit.  Even if she did heal Mary of her affliction, it might not be well received, provided of course she could do so at any rate.  With a wound as old as this one though, it would be a hard task, if not impossible without opening it up again, but Neria had faith she could do it as she stopped before them both.  "I meant no offense, and I humbly offer my apologies if I did.  You have a strong heart, that much is clear to me from the way you defend your sister and care for her.  You've given up much to be by her side, and that alone is proof of your strength and love for your sibling.  There is not many that would have done as you have, and for that you are a hero in my eyes.  It's not every day I see someone of your caliber, and it warms my heart to see it.  Such selfless deeds shouldn't go unrewarded however.  I sense that you do not believe in magic or any of its properties.  Could it be because of what happened to her or is it something more?"  She wondered aloud, though an answer wouldn't be unexpected since she had read him like an open book.  Most people didn't like that at first.<br/><br/>Turning to Mary, Neria's face seemed to droop as sorrow found its way to the front, her heart breaking to see such suffering even if it was born with a stout back as hers.  Entwining her hands in the human's own, the elven woman offered a sad smile but a smile all the same.  "You too are far stronger than someone that has not been through what you have.  I too know what it is to feel grief and sadness, though my own was different than yours.  Still, you bear through with a strong heart as well, despite the difficulties this presents to you.  I might not know your customs or what it is to be unable to walk, but I have seen many in your condition over my hundred and sixty five years of life.  I think I can give you what you wish the most, if you'll let me try.  I am a cleric, a healer by magic and herbs and potions and the like.  Miracles are not out of my reach because of my faith and strength of my belief to my god.  Before you ask, I do not ask anything in return, simply to see you rejoice even if all I do is take away the pain for a time.  I'd have to take a look to judge what the best course might be, but I believe in my heart it can be done and your legs restored to their full function."  She was taking a risk in getting Mary's hopes up she knew, but Neria honestly believed she could pull it off.  Tony might not agree, but if she could deliver he'd have a reason not to doubt what was around him anymore.<br/><br/>Giselle waved Kyle's words off since she wasn't helpless by any means in this regard either.  She could most likely handle anything he could throw her way if he did try to pry into her skull by force.  Still, his words offered her some comfort all the same as she watched Neria selflessly offer her services to those in need as she usually did.  It was good to see the elven cleric already hard at work in giving some life back to the poor girl, although she did honestly wonder if it would better if she did heal Mary's injuries since they seemed fine as they were.  It would be up to her and her brother though and so no concern of the half Drow.  However, she would step in if Tony became hostile though.<br/><br/>((Sheesh!  Sorry for the long ass post lol.))