"I see. I mention it because High Rock was where myself and my pack were carrying out an investigation when you first contacted Ardan." Meesei began. However, before she finished her statement, she released the spell she had been subtly preparing. All of the sudden, Marod would see the world around him overcome by a washed-out light blue field of energy, with sparkling particles of pure magicka popping in and out of existence all around them. Lunise, and everything else in the room, would look to be frozen in time to him. Although, it would be more accurate to say that Meesei had taken Marod and herself out of time. 

"Forgive me, but I felt that I wanted to give us a chance to speak privately." Meesei explained, not so much as even acknowledging the unique nature of the feat of magic she had performed. Only if Marod was familiar with the magic of the Psijics would he be able to even identify what Meesei had done. Naturally, the spell she was maintaining was rather straining, so she could not keep it up forever. She would need to get to the point quickly. "The information I have from High Rock is that Vile's agents in the region have been hunting down and killing Talos worshipers. And yes, it is as confusing to me as it likely is to you. Had I not seen the evidence with my own eyes, I would not have believed it. I cannot even begin to speculate on why Vile would be hunting Talos worshipers, of all things, but it does confirm that he has plans beyond hunting lycans. At first, we thought he might have an alliance with the Thalmor, but we performed and extensive investigation to find that there is no sort of allegiance between them. Vile's hunters do not consider the Thalmor allies, and have come into open conflict with them. So, whatever reason they have is Vile's will alone. I want to know what you think Lunise will make of this information. It seems that, in this instance, Vile's hunters are working towards the same goal as the Thalmor Justicars. They are certainly not allies with the Dominion, but I do not want Lunise to start to think that there would be some advantage for them to gain by working with them. Vile's plans will not be in the favor of either the Dominion or Empire."

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"A source of trouble, and a great deal of stress. But, at least it is almost over. Hopefully. I am going to be...beyond angry if I make some kind of mistake and waste all of these souls. It has taken me a lot longer than most necromancers; they simply take the souls of whatever travelers happen to pass by their lairs. They do not need to worry about finding some enemy soldier to kill." Ahnasha commented. Unlike Fendros, she showed not a hint of remorse or doubt over the souls she had taken. 

Once the soul gems were arrayed in a few rows in front of her, Ahnasha placed down the white crstal in its holder just in front of the gems. She then sat herself on her knees in front of it, then reached into her bag to pull out the vial she had been looking at back in their room. "The texts say this oil is not strictly necessary, but it could make the process easier. Make it simpler to focus with the crystal. I asked Sabine for advice in helping make it. Though, I don't think she really knew what I was asking her to make. It's a purifying concoction, not exclusive to necromancy."