At the Base of the Mountain.

[dainul]

Zemepatis had been still within the mountain halls of the Earth Elves when he, along with most of the rest of the populace had felt their Lord fall. Though it was but momentary, the pain and Despair was overwhelming, and even the famously stoic Earth Elves were brought low by its intensity. As it passed, though, the sense of relief was equally potent, and Zemepatis could have sworn that some of the elder Earth Elves were on the verge of laughing with relief and joy.

The next day, Zemepatis left the mountain, and three days after that, he arrives at the base of Fikiawe's steep slopes. It doesn't take long for his glittering skin to attract the attention of a raven-born avian circling on patrol, and the guard stoops down to land on a rockten feet above Zemepatis' head. "I guess you want up, then?" the raven asks.

"To be honest, I'd rather know whether my friends are still around up there before that. Heights aren't really my thing. I'm looking for Ruillsara Moonheart and Fionan Druce, a pair of Life-Elf healers who likely arrived... a fortnight ago?"

The raven sighs, and launches himself up into the air, disappearing swiftly from sight.

[spsblue]

The raven returns about half an hour later, carrying someone.

As the raven gets closer, Fionan can be seen hanging from in the avian's grasp.

<Fionan>

[dainul]

Zemepatis had been reclining in the a rock-strewn hollow, enjoying the comfort of his Lord's presence, and doesn't spot the raven and his passenger until they are close enough for him to hear the wingbeats. He looks up, and waves a glittering hand to Fionan as they make their final approach.

[spsblue]

Fionan thanks the Raven, who returns to the summit to collect Rilla. He then turns to Zemepatis.

" Good to see you, Zem. Rilla and I were thinking of making an attempt to get back in to Fort Drake. You don't happen to know how far the radiation has spread at the moment? "

<Fionan>

[dainul]

"I'm afraid not. But I suppose that if we are to get into the Fort before the radiation cuts it off, we will need to set off swiftly. Particularly at my pace." He looks up in the direction the raven is flying. "How have you been?"

[spsblue]

"Not bad at all, thanks. It is very peaceful up there, the beautiful views of the mountains are very impressive. Rilla seems to have found some peace to meditate now, although she was very traumatised by recent events. There was a time when I don't believe she was even aware of my presence."

[dainul]

Zemepatis nods, and replies quietly. "We have all suffered. But we have Endured the storm. The Gods are restored, now we must look to more earthly issues."

[spsblue]

" I hope those at the Healing centre managed okay with all of us absent. "

<Fionan>

[BlueTressym]

The raven scout returns, carrying RIlla. She thanks the raven scout politely before turning to her companions.

*Rilla*

[dainul]

"They seemed like a competent team. I doubt our absence will have been that remarked. We were hardly locals after all." Zemepatis looks up as Rilla approaches and dips his head to her in greeting.