Lunise inhaled and paused, as if a positive thought was interrupted in her head. "It happens that a number of my assignments lately have been to do with lycan clans located in the Dominion. Unfortunately, they are more local incidents than grand diplomatic ventures. It mostly revolves around if there is evidence of lycan attacks in an area. I then liaise with the local clan to resolve the issue. That was my capacity in Valenwood, as you might imagine." She looked down and up and tightened her lips. "Being that they are active issues that I submit regular reports on, I would be shirking my responsibilities if I were to spend an extra several months out in the field. A more opportune moment would be required." She hummed with a hint of amusement. "If said dragon was assailing Dominion waters, ask me again."

With Meesei prompting to move on, Lunise stood up and stretched her arms. "I never thought I would miss the cold of Skyrim, as beautiful as this place is. Yes, let us bathe before we all begin to smell something less pleasant than these flowers."

Sabine and Karl's attention was caught by Lunise's voice becoming clearer. They both had brows shining with sweat already, but had not separated their sides. They both got the message, exchanged a smile, and stood up in turn.

"Would you like help with the portal again?" Sabine asked.

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"That is the kind of truth I've been waiting to hear all day." Fendros bent down and took Ahnasha's arm, pulling her upright. "Perhaps another bottle will make your dancing as amusing as mine," he said with a grin.

Fendros offered his bent elbow for Ahnasha to hold before they walked. "Shall we?"