[@Eviledd1984]

The swords made a loud clinking sound as they hit. "Hmm. Good form. Not what I'd do, but it works." Adykon took a step back. "Now, Kara told you that I'm something of a mage, didn't she? It's not something that I like to let others know, so if you could keep it a secret, I'd appreciate it." For emphasis, he lifted up his hand and conjured up a small firebolt, then dismissed it in a puff of smoke. "We can practice combat magic too. It's something I learned in the 20 years since beating Dememoras."

[@WingsOfBronze]

Aurescia was preparing breakfast when Ophion started upstairs to check on Fasuto. He was dressed in a light white robe, something he normally avoided wearing outdoors. Again, he gently knocked on the door.

"Fasuto? Are you alright? If you're sick, Aurescia said that she'd like to check up on you. We've got breakfast ready downstairs."

[@bloonewb]

Rama made sure that the door was securely shut behind them. "If it were up to me, you could leave at any time, Krakas. Anyway, your son is listening to me for the moment. He's rebuilding the city, or at least is ordering others to do it. If you want to leave, I guess you can do so, as long as you're with me. I guess he'll tolerate that. Perhaps we can visit the castle's baths; the water might be lukewarm, but it might be good to clean off. Rughoi might want to get those back up to their full capacity soon. Seriously, my tribe has some warm springs in our caverns, but this city doesn't have any working baths outside of the castle. Besides, this room is starting to smell."