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[color=#736AFF][b][h1]Ranbu no Izayoi[/h1][/b][/color]
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Izayoi silently listened to the byplay between Esben and Rudolf, as well as Galahad's brief explanation of dragons to Miina. There was no small portion of the latter that she was already aware of: her master had taken her to the Midgari mountains once upon a time to use the beasts as a test for her. Regardless, it was only after everyone else had said their piece that she deigned to open her mouth. 

[color=#736AFF][b]"Then the matter is decided,"[/b][/color] She looked to Kayliss, who nodded back. [color=#736AFF][b]"Galahad, Miina, and I will intercept the dragons. The remainder will deal with the Valheimr forward camps."[/b][/color]

[b]"Good."[/b] Kayliss responded, a mug of coffee in her hands where there had been nothing before. [b]"Then we'll discuss your support. An airship and crew for both parties, with a section of a dozen men for support, each. I would've liked to give you a platoon a piece, but we don't have enough available men on standby for that. I'll be rerouting all returning forces down towards Solitude, so we're on a strict timetable to deal with both situations as soon as possible."[/b] She snapped her fingers, and two soldiers entered the room, saluting.

[b]"They'll lead you to your respective airship docks, and I've already had maps and any tactical reports available sent ahead to the ships. Good luck and godspeed to all of you, Ithar willing. Move out as soon as you're ready."[/b]

Izayoi nodded back, turning towards the still-assembled Kirins. [color=#736AFF][b]"Galahad, I will go fetch Miina. The rest of you, do stay safe."[/b][/color] Her expression passed over Elly, Chisato, Rudolf, and Esben, softening slightly. [color=#736AFF][b]"Esben, keep them in line."[/b][/color] With that said, she turned and left the room, presumably searching for Miina.

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[center][h1]Eastern Skael, Alenmiers[/h1][/center]

The voyage towards the Alenmier mountain range last reported to be assailed by dragons was quick, taking mere hours. With an hour left until sunset, the first of the mountains began to come into view. No visible dragons as of yet, but the skies were eerily calm. 

The dozen men Kayliss had assigned to them gathered up on deck, standing at parade rest as their sergeant nodded respectfully to the three Warriors of Light. 

[b]"Sir, ma'ams, we'll be coming up on the target area shortly. Where do you want us to set down? Alenmiers're usually more treacherous by air this time of year, but looks like we're having an easy time of it today."[/b]

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[center][h1]Southern Skael, North of Solitude[/h1][/center]

At the same time, the airship the other half-and-more of the Kirins had taken set down some miles from the farthest reported Valheimr camp, its attached skirmishers already disembarking. 

[b]"Sir!"[/b] A woman in heavy riding furs saluted as the remainder of her men touched down on the ground. [b]"Orders? Last report estimates four camps in total within the area."[/b]