While waiting, Noriko manages to find out part of their original first names (Rev for the man, Aya for the woman) a bit of talk about charms, and hearing that Rev is trying to start a family with his wife. Mundane enough things that she doesn't get noticed when she sneaks in.<br/><br/>The orb is still there, festooned in pieces of paper with writing on them (wards, probably real), a sword hilt clearly visible in the chipped away bits. Outside, the masters continue to speak, till a cry goes out. "Shipm'nt in! All Ready!"