Syceras listened intently to Elli's report, though only that much was apparent. Her eyes lit up however when Elli produced the crystal. The commander kept her face stone still and did not say a word until the knight before her was finished.<br/><br/>"It is more than sufficient for now, Oaks. It appears what I meant to be a relatively simple task gave you quite the busy day. Good work." Even though her words were kind, Syceras' face was still cold. "...however, as your commanding officer, I have to remind you that we have procedures and guidelines regarding the sorts of situation you described. Since you were well within the reaches of the city and home, you could have called for support without any trouble at all. These procedures are in place to make sure that none of the beautiful lives serving on this force are squandered needlessly. Seeing as you've returned to us safely, I won't press the issue further. I will expect a full written report on my desk within the next twenty-four hours."<br/><br/>She spoke with an even tone, sounding like she was just stating fact and the way things were.<br/><br/>"Leave the stone here for now, I will have to look into just what it is. Once again, Oaks, good work today...just try not to be reckless in the future. You're free to go."