Rukeewei laughed. "Yes I think you will enjoy it much more than the normal version. That one is served with a live mouse." He commented, his tone making it difficult to determine whether or not he was joking. "I do wish you could visit more often as well, but...or, actually, I guess you are able to. Sorry, I sometimes forget how easy it is for all of you to travel. I, um, probably won't be able to make a feast for you every time or anything, but all of you are always welcome in our home." 

Meesei felt just as warmth within her as Ariel, though for different reasons. Now that she was able to get away from her responsibilities for long enough to spend some time with Sabine, Meesei was able to see how much Sabine's life had developed. She had family, love, and now had serious plans for having children of her own. Although their lives were still strange by much of the world's standards, it was the kind of life that Meesei had always wanted to give to Sabine, and it was so close to coming to fruition. There was just one more task, one more goal to complete, and Sabine would be able to live that life without worry. 

"You know, Sabine, I believe there is something I could do to help you with that. There is an enchantment I can apply to a pair of rings, or other objects, that I have used for...similar reasons." Meesei offered, turning her attention towards Ariel to explain in more detail. "It binds the two rings together, so that charging a certain type of magic through one ring changes the color of the gem on its counterpart, regardless of how far apart they are. If you wanted to see your sister more regularly, without it needing to be an entire event, you could use them to convey simple messages. Such as notifying her if it is safe to open up a portal straight into your kitchen, for instance."

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"Hmm, well I remember it was a whole ordeal to set up a dolmen during the Planemeld." Hal-Neesa answered. "The worm cultists would have to build up these stone platforms, inscribe them with the proper Daedric sigils, then carry out a ritual to summon up the anchor. Fortunately for you, the whole process will be a bit more streamlined this time around. Since the barriers to Vile's realm are weaker, the sigils do not have to be arranged so precisely, so you don't have to bring along a construction team. Flat ground will do, and the sigil stones will take care of inscribing the sigils. Still have to carry out the ritual, though, and protect the sigils on the ground during the process. I'd say about...ten to twenty minutes, depending on how many mistakes they make. Once the anchor is down, Daedra will start pouring through, and it'll become a lot harder to dislodge."

Neesa was mostly neutral in her attitude when speaking to the Legate General, but her gaze towards Teroiah was a bit sterner, perhaps judgmental. "I would say to be careful about being too ambitious with your plans, child. I know of countless advantages to dividing one's forces, of course, but you will be fighting in the enemy's home territory. Not to mention, the Skaafin make use of enchanted mirrors to communicate instantly across vast distances. Their commanders can coordinate quickly and easily, no matter where they are. If they notice you spreading your army too thin, they [i]will[/i] take advantage. Quickly. Though, perhaps you can be clever enough to take advantage of that, if you really put your mind to it. I would not say that the Skaafin are superior beings, or any such nonsense. They may not be Dremora, but they are still Daedra, and still arrogant enough to make a Thalmor look humble."

In one of the more strange reactions she had given, Neesa suddenly started to smile, seemingly unprompted. "You know, all of this talk is actually somewhat...nostalgic for me. It brings me back to the very first war I ever fought in. I was no one then: a lowly archer with a few pathetic magic tricks. But, it was still an experience to learn from. Like these Skaafin, the Elves were an arrogant sort, and just loved showing their superiority over their enemy. The strategy of our leaders was simple, and mostly unchanged through the whole short war. They would march up to their cities, and our Champion would challenge their leader in single combat while the armies fought in the fields. No matter how superior the Elves thought they were, our Champion [i]always[/i] won, and while their commanders were tied up in battle, our side had an easier time against a less coordinated opponent."