Alexa seemed to go silent for several moments, not even seeming to notice Hara's bow, her eyes fixed on the map, darting over it and seeming to make small minor modifications to it.  Finally, she lifted her chin.  She gave Jurai a soft nod, and there was a faint hint of an understanding smile on her lips.  "While I think gifting that power to a healer would be of great benefit, I do not wish any to do so at the risk of their own life.  I have some minor talent for healing myself, though not quite the... area healing that you seem to be capable of, young on," she said, turning and nodding with a soft smile at Fiona.<br/><br/>Then, she turned to Hara.  "And while I admit the prospect of being able to see their whole plan is extremely enticing, I do not wish to discount ANYONE else," she said, shaking her head softly.  She studied everyone for a moment, and then nodded, her mind made up.<br/><br/>"Jurai.  I would like you and Fiona to take a small group of soldiers.  I'll send word to the garrison captain to expect you, along with the skills that will be needed.  That cave, I want you to make use of it.  Harass them a little, and then pull back and get back here.  Skirmish strikes only, and don't overextend yourselves.  I want all of you back alive and in one piece."<br/><br/>She turned to Feena.  "Be careful.  And take a detachment of guards with you.  If, as you say, the demons know of this power as well, you can bet they will be trying to take advantage of it themselves.  I'd rather not send just the two of you in there alone."<br/><br/>She held up a hand.  "Also, I have an announcement, everyone.  I know none of you want to hear this, nor countenance its possibility, but should something happen to me..."  She paused for a moment, drawing herself up.  She glanced at the others, and then nodded.  "Should that happen, I name Hara and Fiona my joint successors.  I realize this is probably unorthodox, but it is not a load I wish to dump on a single person.  If something untoward happens, they are to be obeyed as I would."<br/><br/>She sighed.  "On that note, once I've had a few moments to rest, I and my Wild Runners will be leading a feint through the Crescent to try and draw their attention.  That SHOULD give Hara and Feena, and Jurai, Fiona, and their team, time to accomplish their tasks.  May the Fates be kind, and bring us all back together again when this is over."  She waved a hand, and turned, staggering slightly, but managing to right herself and walk gracefully toward the throne, and the door behind it that led to her private chambers.