[color=ed1c24]"Hmm?"[/color] Heliotrope paused from her examination to look over at Fellwing, taking a moment to process what the drake had just asked her. [color=ed1c24]"Ah, well, yes, sometimes. Recently at least, it has become a bit more of a common occurrence."[/color] She grimaced slightly. [color=ed1c24]"I don't know whether it's a seasonal thing, the excitement of the upcoming Moonbeam Festival, or the stress of all that political nonsense over in Rothscar, but I've noticed some emotional inconsistencies among my Housemates. Nothing too serious has come of it yet, no full-blown Shadowselves or anything like that, and nothing like those black veins any of you were describing, but it is concerning."[/color] She returned her attention to her patients even as she continued speaking. [color=ed1c24]"Hasn't been helping my sleep any, I tell you."[/color]

As this whole conversation was going on, Kyte had remained quiet. They had not responded to Shieldwing's attempts to cheer them up, instead examining their newly healed wing and flexing it as if to try and figure out if there were really any side-effects of Stargaze's spell. Tamba, seeming to notice this, went over to their clutchmate and put a comforting claw on their shoulder, which earned her a grateful smile from the orange drake. They didn't seem too upset, at least not right now, just quietly concerned with this new development. 

Seeing three of his charges starting to make their way out of the room, Garrock called over. [color=FADA5E]"Don't wander off too far, we're not planning on staying here too long!"[/color] he said. [color=FADA5E]"And come back immediately if Rudrick tries to rope you into doing something stupid. We've had enough shenanigans for one day!"[/color]

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As Skobeloff, Stargaze and Shieldwing exited room, they'd find Rudrick standing right outside the room, hesitating as if he was hoping someone would follow him outside.

Most likely Garrock.

However, if he was disappointed that it was instead three drakes - or if he heard Garrock's little comment - he made no sign of it, giving the three a big smile. [color=8D3A19]"Oh hello!"[/color] he said cheerfully. [color=8D3A19]"Sorry, I don't believe I got any of your names before. Again, I'm Rudrick."[/color] He gives a small laugh. [color=8D3A19]"I don't know if Garrock mentioned me while you were all traveling together. Knowing him, probably not. He's pretty tight-lipped about... well, [i]a lot [/i]of things, but especially things regarding himself."[/color]