The glarefest has begun. The second in command refuses to back down even as one of his most trusted tries to get him to see reason. He really doesn’t want to pull the guardian card, but from the purple flames dancing around the shorter male's eyes, the elder of the naginata duo is beginning to realize it may be the only way to get Kaila to budge. [i]'His arms are crossed, he's already on fire, and I haven't even gotten half way through my argument. I know all I have to do is tell him it's an order from Master Seishu, but I really wish he'd listen to us more often. True, he's almost always right, but that's completely besides the point!'[/i]

With a huff and a pout Lan says respectfully, “This is an order from the top Master Seishu does not want to endanger the camp, so he demands that the entry point be far enough away that even when, not if, [b]when[/b] attention is attracted to the point, the camp will not have to move.” Kaila's response is subtle, but those who know him well recognize the signs of him admitting defeat and with a lopsided smile Lan salutes and wanders back over to Ran so they can head back to earth to keep an eye on things.

Kaila isn't really noticeably affected by the sudden need to pick a new location. Seishu had guessed right, he basically wanted to put the portal right in the camp, however now with the new direction he will have to find a more suitable local, and soon. [i]'It need to be scoped, cleared, and secured. I'll need lookouts and at least three troops to watch it at all times, but the lower level ones so their gathering together does not alert the scouts from the other side. . . '[/i] He walks steady through camp, passing out orders, responding to calls, and checking over the work done by the healthy nightmares and minions. 

[i]'We just got in a fresh group of wounded. . .I am sure it is they, and the children, that Master Seishu is thinking about as he gives me this order that compromises his safety'[/i] With a light sigh he makes his way to the edge of camp and calls for the last member of his personal warriors. The figure appears, as if out of the shadows themselves, but never really leaves them so it's features are obscured. “There has been a change of plans. The portal will be well away from camp, far enough that the camp will be in no danger of being found when they arrive.” The figure nods, head turning this way and that. “Once you find a good spot, come get me. Oh, and Tyar? Please be quick. . .” The figure bows, saying not a word as it seems to suddenly vanish. With a nod, Kaila heads back into camp to continue his rounds.

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Finn and Starla bow low in thanks and, not wanting to pester the obviously uncomfortable dream any longer, take their leave of Harper. As he wanders off to do his duties before getting some sleep, the siblings head to the garden to check on it before they too his the hay. Finn stays silent, thinking over what they have learned, wondering about the parts the rabbit man glossed over, but most of all praying his sister didn't get any wild ideas from the story. [i]'The last thing I need is for her to aspire to take the general's place. I pray Harper stays in his post until time ends'[/i]

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[i]~Seishu dances back and forth, judging the maze big enough. The breeze carries his counterpart's voice to him and with a soft sigh he begins wandering closer. He does not know the maze by heart, so for fun, he just begins wandering aimlessly. He begins singing softly, loud enough to be heard, but quiet enough to make it difficult to pinpoint him.

[b]Come find me, little Enasi. 

Come and get, your dear counterpart.[/b]~[/i]