"I hope you will be ready to deal with whatever lays ahead. I think a lot of ambitious people have landed their hands on the pieces of the shattered starstone. I have to worry about whether or not there will be much left when these fights finally end, but it seems that given how many shards are in this area the monastery may just have held a lot larger piece than originally thought. Also, given its power, its surely of interest to various immortals as well as mortals, so you best be careful in all your pursuits. I will help with all I can, but I think for a while now, I need to rest and tend to my own wounds."<br/><br/>She smiled at the kiss on her forehead, the elven woman not hiding her gender in her sweet smile at least, as Marric's affection touched her despite her attempted mask of neutrality in so many issues. She shivered a bit at the time though, and nod her head to him. "You are a talented man, and you understand a lot of things. You may not like being called a hero, but you are at least capable. Dependable. People look up to it." She bowed her head.<br/><br/>"If you have any questions, ask. If you don't, please go ahead with conviction at your cause young monk." She smiled a bit tiredly. "You are a far better option than any other pursuer I can see."