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[color=d62524][b]"Perform any necessary maintenance to return them to full functions, if needed, then give them to someone who can make the most use of each artifact; the brooch to-..."[/b][/color] She paused briefly, her eyes looking to the side for a moment before returning to Gray Flame's eye slots, [color=d62524][b]"-...a healer, the lamp to Sir Takumi, and the twin swords to Sir Tillius or you, Sir Gray."[/b][/color]
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The Gray Flame nodded. His expressionless masked face was directed at the elven-style falchion that lay unclaimed on the table. Carnatia seemed to be supporting the idea as well. 

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[color=f26522]"I quite agree. The brooch in particular would be of tremendous help, halving the mana cost for healing spells. It would help us avoid situations where we have people in need of healing but our healer having no mana left to cast healing spells. If nothing else, I would say that the brooch would be a boon in ensuring the survival of our group in the worst-case scenario,"[/color][/quote]

"So we are already talking about distributing and utilizing those trinkets..." 

He muttered, his words were less like a conclusion and sounded more like a question weighed with by misplaced morality consideration.

[b]"I don't see that as a problem." [/b]

Came a bold, whimsical voice from the stairs. The Gray flame looked back and had his shoulder clapped by Vesemir.

[b]"Why the tense atmosphere! Eh?"[/b] he cleared his throat and fixed his top hat before continuing. [b]"Well. Tell ya, it's hard for me to disagree on these two young ladies' acute proposition. Why indeed *ahem* not claim them? If they are as powerful as Miss Evelyn concluded, then in my opinion, it is also a crime to leave them here in the dust while it can be used to illuminate one's way and help people." 
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Raising his both hands like some sort of arbiter, Vesemir shifted his gaze at everyone present. [b]"To take or not take, it is an equally right proposition. Neither of us here may claim the authority to prevent any of us from claiming such items. And if morality is still holding you back..."
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The archeologist took out a leather pouch from his bag and placed the clinking purse on top of the fireplace. 

[b]"Paid in full. The choice is all yours."[/b]

[b]"Now we have finally seen eye to eye about that matter, I've something to announce to everyone,"[/b] Vesemir spoke again, louder this time, not only to get everyone's attention but seemingly to deprive Gray Flame or Englebert a chance to discuss the looting kerfuffle again. 

Between his speech, he pointed at the map at the table. Before gazing at Carnathia and Fia in particular.
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[b]"It is important, but I will be brief. So please stay a while and listen. It was decided that we are going to take a slightly longer detour first, toward the ruined town of Lassë and then to Ostianor slightly to the east. I think that's all for now. Any questions regarding those areas please consult with our expert, Mr. Gray Flame."[/b]

Respectfully, he beckoned at Gray Flame, who had been acting like a statue for the remainder of the exchange. 


 [b][b]"As for now, please take a rest and don't hesitate to make good use of... well, the amenities we have." [/b][/b]