Serenis frowned in mild disapproval. Some of the trees were refusing to mend, yet the Pantheon just kept growing and adding to her list of tasks. Some of the trees grew certain thick branches that could be mistaken for saplings on their trunks, each with their own individual essences and identities. They could only be Avatars due to their close connections with the gods they were created from. There were also saplings that rose from the ground nearby the trees that were clearly meant to be the other created beings from the gods. At the moment, all of them were children, though perhaps it would change in the future.

Plus, many of the gods' favors were shifting. 

Shengshi was having problems with his own avatar, which was embarrassing in of itself, though it seemed like the avatar, Xiaoli, was not seeing him unfavorably. A shame, too. That was something that needed to be reported.

The little one, Hermes, was making plenty of friends with gods, avatars, and other mortals alike. That one had a promising future. Speaking of Hermes, it shared an especially interesting bond with Shengshi's avatar, which Serenis found highly amusing. 

Sartravius and Narzhak were developing... honor? Respect? Honorable respect? It wasn't good, yet it wasn't bad either. 

Orvus created a child, but it seems like he was not fond of her, and Kalmar was the one to even name her. Arya... a fair name. Strange... was there a trace of Arae's influence in her? No, surely not. It must be her imagination.

Even all of that was merely a fraction of what had changed. Nevertheless, things had progressed very far now, and Serenis could no longer delay it. Serenis had to make her report to Arae...

[center][color=f6989d][h1]Arae[/h1][/color][/center]

Arae was currently flying in a circle, her mind still in disarray after her talk with K'nell. Between the confusing dreamland, K'nells cryptic words, and Arae's lack of endgame goals, she was unsure of just what to do. Was there anything she [i]could[/i] do? Was there even a point in trying? What if she just made things worse by intervening? 

Arae looked down and saw that she had managed to create an entire archipelago around her island, complete with various bits of greenery, sandy beaches, and even a small mountain or two. The Dragon's Crown had developed surprisingly well, but Arae was in no condition to admire her work. She was still confused on what to do. Maybe a conversation with Serenis would kill a bit of time...

[i][color=silver]Lady Arae? I have a report for you,[/color][/i] Serenis' voice sounded in Arae's mind. 

Arae was initially confused, thinking that she hadn't made the move to call yet, but quickly realized that Serenis was quicker and already calling her instead. Composing herself, Arae responded, "[color=f6989d]Ahh, Serenis. Perfect timing. What do you have for me?[/color]"

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"[color=f6989d]...Oh my,[/color]" Arae finally said after Serenis finished her report. "[color=f6989d]So much has happened already. When did Orvus get a child? It hasn't been that long since I visited him. And Shengshi... what happened to you?[/color]" 

There was no longer any time for idleness. Now was a time to meet up with her siblings. "[color=f6989d]Serenis, stay in contact. I may need some of the information as I go,[/color]" Arae ordered. Serenis' response was a swift, "[color=silver]Yes, my lady.[/color]" 

Composing her message, Arae sent a short divine message to her first target:

"[color=f6989d]Shengshi, a word if I may. I hope you don't mind if I come to visit. It's been too long since we've last spoken.[/color]"

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Arae still ponders her role in this pantheon, and absentmindedly creates an archipelago around the Dragon's Crown.

Serenis calls Arae and informs her of recent/important events regarding the bonds between the various gods and goddesses. 

Arae is surprised and decides to go visit Shengshi, messaging him about the matter. [@AdorableSaucer]
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MP: 5 | FP: 17

8 FP spent creating an archipelago around the original Dragon's Crown, creating a half-circle similar in shape of a waning crescent moon.

MP: 5 | FP: 9
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