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It hadn't been all that long since Zephri had returned from his weekend adventure in the elven medieval world. Naturally, he'd opted to do as he always did and move forward from it. And to most people he seemed to be fine, even after having the prognosis that he would eventually become a statue. It was fine, living on the edge was in some ways the Barathos way. He wasn't afraid of dying, he really wasn't afraid of much of anything.

There were still a few things that were bothering him about what happened. Things he hadn't really confided in anyone up to this point, not even his clan mates. He huffed and sat on the edge of the roof, he liked watching the people down below him, not to mention it was quiet up there. Made it good for thinking.

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Sylvi

Much like Zephri, Sylvi had resolved to move on. Mostly. The sudden jump hadn't affected her as much as it had others. She was used to being pulled away at a moments notice, and often with little warning to places she knew nothing about. It was part of job. She'd done what she was called there to do, and she'd gladly share stories of what happened, but that's all they were now. Stories.

Still, a few things nagged at the back of her mind. Many of them relating to when Zephri and her had taken the princess to the healing water. They had saved the princesses life, but now she was part of the mountain that had once been Aezjtdaenr. Stone. Just like the prince. And just like them.

They were going to eventually turn to stone. The question was when, and how. And they'd been torn out of that world before they could find any answers. They could have a few days, or years.

She needed to clear her head, and what better way than aimlessly flying around the campus? It gave her time alone, to think, and recollect herself. Eventually she spotted a familiar face sitting on the roof of a nearby building.

Landing a short distance behind him, she'd walk up behind him. "Good afternoon, Zephri." She said, taking a seat next to him on the ledge.
 
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Max!!

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He didn't even have to look to see who was even approaching. Between the wind, and the familiar scent he just caught a whiff of Sylvi he knew she'd be landing soon. He just waited in his place, kicking his feet as they hung over the edge.

She probably wanted to talk about everything that happened over the weekend. He was hoping it wouldn't be someone trying to offer their pity or condolences. Turning to stone was a minor setback, he'd overcome it in time. "Hey, Sylvi! What's up?"
 

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Sylvi

Luckily for Zephri, Sylvi wasn't the kind of person to pity him. Not that Zephri had given her much of a reason to. From what she'd heard, Zephri fully intended to

"Well, I had just finished my classes for the day. So, I decided to take a short flight around campus to.." She paused for a moment while she thought of what to say "Clear my head." She finished with a sigh.

"How have you been as of late?"
 

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"Oh well I've been fine! I've gotten stronger since we got back, so that's one good thing," he grinned at her and demonstrated by creating a sphere of green wind and red lightning in his hand. "Gonna have to do some intense training to get used to some of my old stops being taken out."

He kicked his feet a little bit, looking thoughtful, "Yeah, that's one good thing to come out of it. Maybe next time ..... hm nevermind," there was the faintest hint of a frown forming. Then he just said it, "I hate losing"
 

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Sylvi

Sylvi couldn't help but stare when Zephri created a sphere of wind of lightning. It was certainly an impressive display. "That is good to hear, I will be looking forward to our next club meeting. For my part, ever since we've gotten back I seem to have gotten a bit quicker in the air." She said, motioning to her wings.

Zephri saying he hated losing definitely earned a look out of her. "What do you mean you hate losing? Is this because of the water? Do not tell me you have given up already."
 

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Zephri groaned realizing he'd have to explain himself. Even if there was nothing to do about his turning to stone predicament, he would still face it. He was on about something entirely different. "No, not that. I already said that was fine."

He huffed a little indignantly before he got into it. "We lost. All that negotiating, all that talking and we lost. We failed. Sure we made it back but what was even the point of any of it? We couldn't help that kingdome, Raenac, Aezjtdaenr, we even failed in making Ycroma pay for any of this. And they're all here. That fucking mountain is taunting me. And everyone's just acting like it's no big thing. That's the thing that pisses me off the most."
 

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Sylvi just shook her head. "We did not lose." She said, shaking her head. "Yes, we did not save Aezjtdaenr.. Or Raenac.." Sylvi let out a sigh at that. The memory still hurt. That all they had done to save the princess had been for nothing in the end.

"But, we also stopped Ycroma and his plan to kill the dragon. Yes the kingdom may have been destroyed, but they now have a chance rebuild. To make the kingdom better. Without the threats of a genocidal prince, or mountain sized dragon."

Taking a deep breath, she'd turn to look in the direction of the mountain. She understood what Zephri meant when he said it was taunting them, she still wasn't sure why it had even come back with them in the first place. "I wonder why it is even here."
 

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Zephri gave her a look, "No, we lived. That wasn't a win, we didn't accomplish any other objectives. It all went to shit. At least back home I didn't make any strong connections with people I ran into. It's easier when you don't really care what happens."

"And yeah, that probably all would've happened even if we weren't there but that doesn't make it right. And maybe they'll eventually be better off, but that doesn't mean I have to like the part I played in that. I'm definitely not patting myself on the ass over it," he huffed.

"Now they're just here, and there's nothing we can do for them probably..."
 

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Sylvi

"We did all that we could." Sylvi said, trying to sound reassuring but with a hint of doubt behind her voice. Everything had happened so fast, and they'd been pulled out so suddenly, it wasn't like they had a chance to fix anything. There wasn't even a way to go back if they wanted to.

She raised an eyebrow when Zephri said probably. Did he know something she didn't? As far as she knew they were stuck like that. "May I ask what you mean? Are you saying there's a way to free them?"
 
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