The shadow stalker in gnoll form froze for a moment, before shrugging, though it was an inexact shrug, like it was copying something it had seen without actually understanding what it was doing. "Our apologizes, we tasked one third strength to the hits, but apparently that was harder than expected. Though our Maker said that you could repair yourself, so we left enough to ensure that the guards would be encouraged to withdraw without you."<br/><br/>The shadow stalker gestured behind her, and then saluted properly, forearm level with its shoulder, to the dragon that had just landed behind Sharraz. "Sir, important person has been..."<br/><br/>"Yes, I can see that, carry on."<br/><br/>The sixteen shadow stalkers, still in gnoll form, all saluted as one, before forming up and then sprinting off, cloaks being pulled over their heads, heading toward the city. The dragon shimmered slightly, the usual transformation slowed down to give Sharraz a chance to adjust to the change, before the avatar smiled at her, a portal opening up beside him. "Ready to go?"<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Draiss sighed, as the power built up, before holding up a small egg shell. "Fine, I will let myself out."<br/><br/>He tossed the egg upwards, and then ducked down, curling up so that his arms covered his eyes, as the egg shell exploded, the contained sunlight spell making the room light up and letting everyone know that something had happened. The priestesses wouldn't have permanently damaged vision, the pulse had been perfectly designed to merely blind them for a few minutes, but it would be nearly impossible to tag his already rolling form. "Exit our hero, center stage!"<br/><br/>He yanked open the door, and smiled at the startled patrol on the other side. "The priestesses need something to help them with a headache. You wait here, I will go get it. Oh, hold one."<br/><br/>He reached back and plucked the flower from the crone's ear, before taking a second to ensure it was perfectly centered on the breast pocket. He looked back up at the guards, and smiled. "Now, boys, if you will excuse me..."<br/><br/>He calmly slipped out the door, and then headed off at a purposeful jog, wondering what he could do next to ensure the priesthood stayed focused on him.