"The others have probably figured it out, as well, they're just more polite than I am." Rulitus declared watching her raise her hand to show off the Ring. 
As she spoke about its power, purpose, and origin, he watched her speak, studying the item on her finger curiously. It was a shortcut for a portal, to use energy instead of blood and dark magic. That Ikegai wanted, despite having successfully portaled without.
Between worlds, Kire said. Watching her portal from local place to place looked exhausting. He couldn't imagine the energy it would take to jump from one world to the other.

"Amria isn't in this world, then, is it?" Ruli asked, recalling how very drained she'd been in Ziad their first encounter. She'd managed well, but the small jumps had taken so much out of her. It was nothing like in Cordon, when she was traveling a few hundred miles each way. 
"Makes sense. Why you've never seen elves. Or met a dragon." Ruli glanced toward the stream.m, watching the water trickle lazily. 
"But why does Ikegai want your Ring if it won't work for him?" He asked, glancing toward her again.