>>5855042If the light is shining straight through the window then you already slept in two hours! You throw off the covers, push your sister into the corridor, and quickly throw on some clothes. Exiting the bedroom, you to the now concerned face of your sister and say.
“I don’t have much time, tell me what happened as we walk to the city.” You state as you grab her hand.
“Huh? W-wait! Don’t drag me! Hang on!” Her pleas fall on deaf ears as you exit the hall into the guest area and out the front door.
“Okoron why are we rushing you won’t be attending the academy until the end of this week! You still have six days left.” A yawn escapes her last sentence as you walk down the cobblestone path towards the coach house.
“I still need to prepare myself and make a good introduction, so I’m going to need better clothes and more study material. I can’t disappoint Father.” Anxiety and anticipation edge your voice.
“That’s a first,” she retorts.
“I’ll let you fall,” you respond.
“Fine, I’ll stop but slow down so I can speak”, you oblige and go at a steady walk.
“I was at the pond meditating when I heard the two of you start to spar, I thought nothing of it and simply focused more. But Father sent a servant to call me to dinner, and at the table explained you were resting from training too hard. He had this goof look that totally didn’t suit him!” she drones.
“Stay on topic,” you interject.
“I am! Anyway, he said that he was going to get you a victory gift on top of a going away present. You were pretty bruised up when I checked on you last night but it seems that they are clearing up already.
>Obtained: Hardened! (Getting beat up isn't all for nothing. You now roll 3d6 on defensive rolls.)Her arm grows weak so you spare a glance to make sure she didn’t fall asleep on her feet. But now something is <span class="mu-g"> different about her </span> there is a presence you didn’t see before hugging her frame like tallow to a wick. You save in mind for the trip as you hear the dragon moose stomp its hooves. Seeing the coachman you request to be taken to the city and help your sister get comfortable inside the booth. Her illness is starting to flare up and the <span class="mu-g"> presence </span> along with it.
>Obtained: Peeping Awareness! (You can reliably make out and commune with lesser fire spirits, you can attempt to make out and commune with other elemental lesser spirits. Also, gain +5 to checks involving spiritualism!)>Obtained: Spiritual Residue! (Fighting along with the spirit in the final moments of the battle has left an impression on you. Gain +5 to evasive and mobility actions, can use this skill to develop a technique or assist in a spiritual connection.)“Is there something on my face?” she asked.
“No, have you taken your medicine today Erdene?” Looking to see if you can make out any definitive form.
