Upon Calia's request, Meesei immediately started work on creating another portal. "Very well, this portal will take you to the same place from which we left, not too far from your vineyard. Again, if you ever change your mind, you would be a welcome visitor here." 

"I think I will go with her." Ahnasha interjected. "I still need to talk to my parents, and I'm not sure when they are going to get back from their meeting with the Count." She stopped a moment and placed a hand on Fendros' shoulder. "You should probably stay for the big meeting with the other military leaders. You can have Meesei send you back later too, if you want."

It was not long before Meesei's portal was ready, and she opened the magic gateway in the middle of the hallway. 

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"Yes. I will deliver you the list of what I need once I've had enough time to examine the mechanism. Perhaps by tomorrow. And I will re-iterate, [i]no one[/i] is to bother me here, unless I specifically request their presence." Neesa replied with a brief, mildly threatening glare towards Sabine.

"Oh, and since I am going to be busy, do be a gracious host and bring me some fresh blood. I would rather not have to interrupt myself by transporting back to Black Marsh." Neesa added.