Cedrik did nod, at her request. "Certainly. As my control over magic grows, my ability to maintain your spirit here will strengthen as well. Fortunately, the ritual to empower you isn't anywhere near as difficult, or expensive, as the one to call you, but, ahh, it does take some time and privacy. However, I think with all the practice here, I might be able to manage it." He smiled at her eagerness. "Trust me, I want you as strong as possible!"<br/><br/>((Cedrik will reach level 5, at his next bit of downtime, and be able to empower her, as wel,l to 5th level.))<br/><br/>The group set out, the town now far, far safer than it had been, and with their bags laden down. Since they couldn't get far tonight, Cedrik let her remain summoned, as they wouldn't make it far before nightfall, and he'd spend the night cuddling with her, though he'd offer to unsummon her in the morning, and would explain that he probably wouldn't call her back until he'd completed the empowering ritual, back in town.