[center][h2][color=black][b]Mourningstar[/b][/color][/h2][/center]

[color=598527]"We can figure out this mess later when we're safe. For now we need to watch each other."[/color] The lizard, now identifying herself as Ash, went on to introduce her own little ragtag group of humans made monster quickly, most likely trying to get through introductions fast so they could hurry on with their mission. [color=598527]"...I would...usually not mind helping you find your friends, but as it stands I'm exhausted and won't be much use. I haven't slept in over twenty four hours thanks to this mess."[/color] Mourningstar stood silent, well, floated silent, at this new revelation. Her features seemed conflicted still, this was a lot to think on. Too bad there wasn't enough time to do thinking. [color=598527]"And I have no intention of throwing myself in the middle of whatever is happening here. We're heading for the exit - and both of you are more than free to come with."[/color] Time's up.

Mourningstar had two choices as of now. Abandon the new group and rescue the old, or abandon the old group to join the new. Abandon the past to proceed with the future, or abandon your future to cling to the past. A possibly life changing choice, one that could result in death even. An impossible choice really. Thankfully, there is always a third option if you made the right choices prior. 

[color=f49ac2]“You should go with them, get out of the cave before whatever’s about to happen. I’ll go look for Digbie and bring him with me; Rain too, if you tell me what she looks like.”[/color] Mourningstar let out a small breath of relief as she turned to Oberon, her features settling into seriousness as she laid it all out.

[color=black][b]"All right, Rain is the lizard we saved earlier at the Bonfire. She went with Digbie and the Slime to... somewhere. In that general direction."[/b][/color] She used [b]Mana Shape[/b] to make a blue arrow pointing in the general direction of Jason's cave, letting it hover for a moment before casting it away. [color=black][b]"They're counting on you Oberon. I'm gonna try and get Ash to come back in once we've rested a bit, but I can't promise we'll be fast."[/b][/color] With that being said, the fate of Digbie and Rain now lied on Oberon's tiny Pixie shoulders. Mourningstar rushed off to join Ash's group, but stopped a few feet away from Oberon. [color=black][b]"Oh, one more thing! Don't die!"[/b][/color] An obvious order, but one that needed to be said.

Mourningstar quickly joined Ash's group, Ash listing off some quick suggestions for how the group should be ordered. [color=598527]"Reoth, you bring up the rear and keep your eyes and ears open. Orchid, stay near me please. Mourningstar, Oberon, if you're coming, if you could stay above and see if you can spot anything from the air! You might find your friends, too."[/color] They almost felt like orders, but not hostile enough to be grating. [color=black][b]"Of course, you can count on the Mourningstar to watch you from the sky!"[/b][/color] Some of that confidence she had previously displayed was beginning to return to her voice. As she floated upwards, she did her best to try and dim her light so no monsters saw her from below. [color=black][b]"So, assuming Oberon doesn't find Digbie and Rain for a while... Do you guys think we can come back into the cave after we've rested to find them? It might be a good opportunity for level grinding too, now that this place is becoming a Dungeon and all."[/b][/color]