Fogdance's expression shifted many times as she listened to Skobeloff's explanation. However, as he finished speaking, her turned towards her tea cup and there was a long solemn silence. [color=silver]"This isn't exactly a topic I feel comfortable discussing with anyone, particularly ones as young as you,"[/color] she says eventually. [color=silver]"However, given the circumstances, I feel I owe you an explanation for my behaviour."[/color] She sighs and reluctantly looks up so she is eye-to-eye with Skobeloff. [color=silver]"However, what I am to tell you may go against the beliefs the Houses instill into young ones such as you. As such, I'd ask that everyone here promise on the Moons themselves not to breathe a word of this to any dragon outside this room."[/color]

The twins look at each other apprehensively, obviously having no idea about where this is going. They then look over to Skobeloff, waiting for his response.

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Echo glances at Fellwing, not seeming at all bothered by the black drake's familiarity with her, before turning her gaze towards Shieldwing. She nodded weakly. "It might easier for us to talk in my cave, as that's where my power is at its strongest. It's also where Kyte is resting, and I'm sure they'll be glad to see other dragons after only have me for company for the last few days." she says with a weak laugh. She glanced up towards Garrock. "Though your friend will have to stay outside."

Garrock shrugs. [color=FADA5E]"Fine by me,"[/color] he says. [color=FADA5E]"I'll keep watch out here, just in case trouble finds us." [/color]

Alpin speaks up at this point. "Err, not to be a bother," he says. "But I don't know if I'm up for swimming in, erm, a dark cave."

Echo raises a hand. "You need not worry. You will not have to swim," she says. "As being part water elemental, I can manipulate the water to get you all safely to the cave. All need do is step out onto the water surface. I will do the rest. I may not be at my best, but I am strong enough to do this."