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“We need to leave.”
<span class="mu-b">But, captain.</span>
“Now.”
Kasi looks pensive, then nods.
<span class="mu-b">Of course.</span>
You feel what feels like a thousand eyes at your back as you walk off towards the Red Ochre Gate.
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The journey back was quicker with a maller group.
This time you even noticed Ponni and Nupuri workers repairing the roads and rope guides that took you down the hills.
<span class="mu-g">Welcome back captain. I see the Taya dressed you well.</span>
Nizax greets you warmly.
“I hope the crew was refreshed from their stay.”
<span class="mu-g">Some drinking. Some lovemaking. Mostly a lot of sleeping.</span>
“Well let them nap some more, but bring Kaiali'i. We’ll need her counsel.
Kaiali'i is one of the best diplomats you’ve met. Her advice will help your campaign immensely.
Keoki was charitable enough to let you use the Chief’s Hut for your meeting. Kasi, Nizax and Kaiali'i stand around you in a circle.
“We brought the treasure home, but our last mission is to distribute it.
<span class="mu-g">The crew is weary, a journey around The Island could be more than they could take.</span>
<span class="mu-b">A volunteer force then. Only those willing would take the trip while the others return home.</span>
<span class="mu-r">Or we could stay here.</span> Kaiali'i chimes in. <span class="mu-r"> At least for the Ahi portion. Let the chiefs come to collect. It could even help Ke Awa regain prestige.</span>
You look at Kasi. Usually, they’d have a snide comment about Ahi always thinking of upsides but they have been a lot more stoic since Neikotan.
“Thank you for your insight. Kasi, Nizax get some rest. Kaiali'i, if I could have a moment.
