[color=598527]Parvus [/color] and [color=forestgreen]Phystene[/color]
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Parvus did not spend long resting. It was a fruitless endeavor. After molding his sphere, he still felt exhausted. However, he decided to spend his time more productively. He put his stinger up to his side, and threads of silk wrapped around it and fixed it in place. He grabbed an apple from his tree within the Garden and walked through the Hive. 

He decided to reach out to some of his like-minded gods and goddess. Parvus was not one to trust easily, however, he recognized the importance of alliances. He leaped out through the Maw and sat down on his island. 

Parvus willed a message towards the god of plants, who he had learned about through the strange moment at the architect's palace. [color=598527]Hello, Phystene is it? I would request a moment of your time. I believe we have matters that need to be discussed, and I prefer not to use telepathy for such important conversations.[/color]

[color=forestgreen]“I always have time for a fellow nature deity.”[/color] Phystene answered. [color=forestgreen]“Would you care to come down to Galbar to see some of my work or shall I come to you?”[/color]

[color=598527]”Give me a few moments, and I will come over.” [/color] he said, before quickly walked across the ocean towards the eye of desolation. 

Once he had arrived, he bowed. And then quickly glanced around, observing the plant goddess work. [color=598527]”I am concerned about the wilds of this planet. Earlier, I had felt a great tsunami pass over my island, forcing me to close my gateway for sometime. I don’t feel like I need to mention what would have happened if I had already sprouted life over my island.” [/color]

[color=forestgreen]“I had noticed our peers’ proclivity for throwing massive rocks around”[/color] Phystene commented dryly. After a moment she added [color=forestgreen]“Life is… resilient. At least some part of what we make can survive an asteroid impact or two. But I am not keen on seeing much of my hard work go to waste simply because someone was having a tantrum.”[/color]

She leaned back against the Branch of the World Tree, a weary look on her face. [color=forestgreen]“I suppose the question is: what do we do to combat this? Do we go for a strategy of diversity or take more… proactive measures?”[/color]

Parvus frowned, [color=598527]”Trying to assault another god directly is unwise, and it would result in more destruction.[/color]. He paused for a moment. [color=598527]”I am not sure what the best course of action at this time.[/color]

Phystene shook her head, a pained expression on her face. [color=forestgreen]“You misunderstand me. I would never suggest violence as a first response. But I do think that we, and by we I mean us nature deities, need to establish a position of strength and make it known that we will not tolerate further acts of widespread destruction on Galbar.”[/color] She paused for a moment before continuing. [color=forestgreen]“Perhaps we form a… what is it called? A pact? A grouping of some kind. Let it be known that we all agree on this one matter and will act together against those who cross whatever line we draw in the sand. In nature the mere threat of injury can deter a predator. I see no reason why this concept need not apply to deities as well.”[/color]

Parvus frown dissipated into a small grin, [color=598527]It is not that I have not considered a formal alliance, I am simply worried such formalities could draw undue attention. If other gods wished us harm, they may strike out against the forests of this world. While cooperation is important, I believe we must also approach this with subtly. We must not start a war, which we can not win. [/color]

[color=forestgreen]“A valid concern to be sure”[/color] Phystene agreed, [color=forestgreen]“though I suspect that some of our peers will attempt to destroy the forests regardless of what we do. Countering such wanton acts will almost certainly require most of my attention in the days to come.”[/color] She let out a soft sigh. [color=forestgreen]“Honestly I a suspect that we could align enough of the other deities to our cause to win any conflicts we might fight, but what truly concerns me is that we might not be able to recover from such a conflict, regardless of if we win or not. I still believe that establishing a position of strength will be in the best interests of life on this world, but we need not rush into this. Shall we quietly see who will align with us as we consider alternative solutions?”[/color]

Parvus smiled [color=598527]”It seems that you understand the delicate situation which face. There is still little life on this planet, it would be best to carefully consider our options, and better understand our fellow gods.[/color] he said, reaching his arm out in order to hand Phystene the apple which he had brought with him.

She accepted the gift with a warm smile. [color=forestgreen]“To life finding a way”[/color] She said before taking a bite. [color=forestgreen]“And know that you, and all that you create, are welcome within my domain friend.”[/color]

[hider=Summary]Parvus and Phystene discuss the possible threat some of the other gods pose to life on Galbar.

They come to an agreement to see where other gods stand on the matter, and discuss possible solutions later.
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