[b]-The Meeting-[/b]

Karnariel explains that Raia shut down her borders. The intel he received was based on the reports from those who fled her lands and therefore could have been biased. He had been trying to get people in to verify those reports and the group was the first able to make it across. He apologizes for any misinformation he may have had.

[b]Lexianna[/b]

With Sia's question answered, I take the initiative. It's become clear to me that not everyone is on the same page. It's time to rectify that and make sure all cards are on the table. I rise softly like the flutter of a butterfly's wings. My voice stays gentle and even, a spring breeze.

"If everyone is done passing judgement based on assumption alone, it seems I have some clarifications to make on behalf of the group. There's our mission, our goal, and our differing values as some of my friends here have already stated. First, our mission is quite simple really." My words being dynamic it feels right to move with them. I circle the table making eye contact with each person as I pass, a teacher assessing the class.

"The [i]mission[/i] of the group was to investigate your blackout: find the cause and fix it. As it's a disease on reality. All of reality is what we're tasked with safe guarding. Once we arrived, we were attacked by The False One and two of our team were taken. So he must be located but we don't have enough information about him which is why he's on the docket." I indicate the agenda with a hand flourish and continue," The [i]goal[/i] of the group is to help. We're professionals who realize with power comes the responsibility of changing what you can for the better." I stop at the other end of the table where everyone has a clear line of sight on me. I close my eyes, taking a deep breath. When they open, they're golden, blazing with my passion though my voice doesn't lose its gentle cadence.

"I value one thing.[i] Life[/i]. I wield the life force. I am the code of creation incarnate. From the tiny fragile blade of newborn grass, to every person in this room. I value life above all else." My gaze turns to Kar. "If you are going to confront Valkyrie I ask that you show her the same courtesy you did these other lords and ladies. Put aside your blood feud. Use your words first." I then turn my golden gaze on Gaul. " Gaul dear, whether you are accompanied or alone I must insist that you go in not as a wrecking ball but a shield. Strong enough to withstand her attacks and possibly talk some sense into her. " My eyes scan the room again, "If she can't be reasoned with then I propose doing what needs to be done to ensure no other innocence is punished and no other culture is repressed. Culture is as much a way of life as growing." My skirts whisper around me as I gracefully take my seat. "Would anyone like to fill in the blanks, so to speak, where Valkyrie is concerned?"

I'm confident in Gaul's sight and ability to accomplish the task. This is in the interest of full disclosure and everyone being fully aware of what they're facing.