Alwyn followed up the grimoire episode with a visit to the slums. She was impressed with the progress Kieri had made, noting the clean streets and happy children. The mage brought medicines and more of her magically flavored candy,  passing them out to children with a small, bemused smile. Children were important, but just not something she had much experience with, even as a child.<br/><br/>Leaning against the statue of poor inept Red... Someone really should try to teach the woman...  The redhead adjusted her glasses, looking over the crowd. "Wow, there sure is a lot of yall..." She murmured, flanked by the two goblin women assigned by Kieri to... Guard and assist her. One was dressed in black leather, copying her ward, and the other adopted bright floral sundresses because they were "bloody freaking good camouflage, everyone sees the dress, not the person'.<br/><br/>Gathering her wits back around her, she began the speech. "Ladies, gentlemen, neutral and others, thank you for coming. I love the community you are building here, and am glad to have assisted with the safety of your homes and families.<br/><br/>I couldn't have done it alone, though. As your brave and strong and kind leader Kieri said, we had a lot of help. Our allies Niles and Selevahn provided fantastic support. I know that the guards have a bad reputation in this district, usually for extremely good reasons. But I must give credit where credit is due. Shanira of the guards also pursued the grimoire. She was only a few minutes behind me in securing it, and took risks to help ensure it was destroyed."<br/><br/>Giving a small, shy, but adoring smile to Kieri, she blushed. "But Kieri is an amazing force of good. Her drive and determination amaze me. She could have resorted to mindless violence, but Kieri is a builder. Violence only causes more violence. Offering a helping hand to those in need is a rare, honorable thing.<br/><br/>I can not say how proud I am to be pact mate to such a unique woman. I value her input immensely, and look forward to helping you all. Thank you. I'm proud of what I see here, and you all should be as well.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, I'm disappointed in someone. Chevis, your passion for cutting edge fashion blinds you to the needs of many, to enrich the lives of those blessed with much already. Why not bring joy to those who have so little? Why not bring color and brightness to a place that often lacks it, instead of the guady peacocks of the rich? "<br/><br/><br/>