Chapter 124: A Lot of New Things to Test Out
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Chapter 124: A Lot of New Things to Test Out
Tala stood, before releasing Jevins hand and stepping away to gain a bit of room. She then gave Jevin a half bow in thanks for his help standing up.
Carefully, she took Flow into a proper grip and reached out to her soul-bound weapon with her will.
Exactly as shed expected, there was now another path for power within the magical matrix of the item.
Tala forged a void-channel as large as she could manage and connected to the new path.
Flow shifted in her grip, consuming power like a desert drank in water. In less than ten seconds, she held a glaive, perfectly sized for herself.
Unfortunately, the weapons shape was wavering; its magic was barely stable.
Tala connected another void-channel, then a third, before it stabilized. Each of these was near double those that shed been in the habit of making. Thus, this form seemed to take nearly double the power to manifest and maintain as Flows sword form.
Never enough power.
Tala spun the weapon experimentally.
She had little experience with such massive weapons, but her improved physicality and perception ensured that she wouldnt drop it, at least not in such an undistracted moment.
On a whim, she turned and hurled it towards the doors.
Tala had never thrown a spear, and it showed.
Flow struck the door cleanly, perfectly flat and parallel to the wall.
The hit created a long, straight dent in the metal, and Jevin gave her an incredulous look.
Tala flushed, allowing Flow to snap back into knife shape as she called it back.
Jevin suppressed a smile, but Rane was openly grinning.
Terry was asleep.
She sheathed the knife at her belt and scratched her left shoulder. Well, that wasnt the most climactic end, but thank you.
Jevin gave a slight bow. I am happy to have helped. He waved towards the door. Thatll be trivial to repair, but please dont make a habit of it.
Tala nodded sheepishly. YeahI apologize for that.
Rane spoke up, then, likely trying to help by changing the subject. The new form will be quite useful, though youll need time to learn how to use such a weapon properly.
Tala just nodded.
Jevin was pulling things seemingly out of nowhere, but Tala didnt focus on the items themselves.
Okay. Youre the second Archon Ive seen doing something like that.
He stopped, glancing her way. Youll have to be more specific.
I dont see your storage device. Youre just pulling things out of thin air.
Ahh. He smiled at her. Watch closely. He reached out, and something opened before his hand, he immediately withdrew a small sphere, the opening closing behind. Did you see?
Some sort of storage space? What is it connected to?
To me. To my body and soul. Whenever I need it, it is there.
Realization struck. Soul-bound.
Precisely.
So does every storage allow that, when soul-bound?
Oh, absolutely not, but it isnt a hard thing to arrange, if you work at it beforehand.
Tala glanced down to her pouch. So? She looked back up.
Oh, yes. It will be very easy to getKit? Yes, thats what you called it. It will be quite easy to prepare Kit so that it has this functionality once you soul-bond it. It will actually be easier than usual.
Then, what are we waiting for! Lets do that, I have a star. Lets bind and make this happen.
Jevin blinked at her a few times. Aside from the questionable wisdom of having a star premade and ready-to-hand, I must caution you in three regards.
Tala gave him an expectant look.
First, once the final merging of materials and magic takes place, you must soul-bind the artifact immediately, or it will be lost, forever.
Easy enough.
He gave her a flat look. You are effectively creating a storage space, untethered from physical reality.
Then howFlow. Flow comes to me at need. Why would a soul-bound storage be any different? I see.
So, while easy, it is expensive to pin the construct down even for the short time required to soul-bond it.
Why not untether it after she trailed off, Because thered be just as much danger of me losing physical connection. She frowned. I just wouldnt choose that option.
Jevin gave her a wry look. It is reasonable to assume that would work, and maybe it could. But we have never had a recorded case of untethering a soul-bound item, without the Archon vanishing as well, never to return.
Tala thought for a moment. What could be offered that was so tempting that no one would refuse?
Maybe transport to another, better existence? He shrugged. Ive no idea, as it isnt my area of study.
Alright, so thats the first issue. I have to have a star ready and-
He spoke over her, briefly. A fully charged star. It cannot be anything less than at maximum power.
As you say. What else?
They discussed dozens, if not hundreds of ideas.
Finally, Rane started pacing. Lets walk, while we talk. Im starting to feel like a prisoner in here.
As the words left the Bounds mouth, Jevin jerked. Thats it!
Tala and Rane turned to fully face the man, and Tala prompted. What did you think of?
Prison!
Tala frowned, but Ranes face shifted to one of consideration.
Can someone explain? Is there something about prisons Im not aware of?
Powerful, dangerous, or magically potent prisoners are all handled in virtually the same way, and it might be just what you need.
I assume you dont mean executionright?
Jevin laughed. No, no. Not execution.
Tala leaned forward, paying close attention.
Most could break through any confinement, given enough time. So, a dimensional prison is used.
Explain.
Its an item in two parts, usually linked to the citys power matrix. One part is on the prisoner, to identify the target. Its affixed in some manner to prevent its removal, but thats not relevant, now. The other part is the anchor. Effectively, the item creates a donut of space, ten feet in diameter, which contains the prisoner. It doesnt create any visual effect, but if the prisoner walks further than ten feet from the anchor, space is expanded. That way, no matter how they run, walk, or move, when they stop, they are still no further than ten feet from the anchor.
Tala leaned back. Thats a little terrifying, actually It sounded a lot like the cargo-slots' working, if more active and dynamic.
Similarly, if they try to approach within arms length of the anchor, or draw it to them, space is expanded to keep them out of reach.
So, its immovable by the one it affects.
When built as a prison, yes. That also allows a jailer to pick up the anchor and move the prisoner without being in danger. Even so, we dont need to include that inner working. You could pick up the anchor and affix it to anything you want.
Wait, couldnt Mage prisoners just use their magic on those around them? Or the anchor?
The key locks onto the target: body, soul, and magic. An apologetic look stole over his face. It was actually originally adopted from necromantic traps.
Tala gave him a flat look. So, Id be trapping my own soul. She frowned. What would that do to my soul-bound items?
Anything with a physical presence would be, likewise, contained. This is a benefit when used for imprisonment.
Could we leave out the soul aspect?
Jevin considered. I believe so. Like removing the inner working, that should increase the efficiency. Ill look into it.
Ideally, I wouldnt want my magic contained, either. It shouldnt be an issue, because I just need to be able to perceive that which I target, and so my magic doesnt cross the intervening space She hesitated. Would it affect things that I throw?
Depends on the sensitivity, but I think I can build it, so that its restricted to your body, not things that you are touching or have touched recently.
Tala hesitated. Waitwhat about my defenses?
What about them?
If I am immune to magic- she cut herself off, No, it doesnt act on me, it expands the dimensionality around me. Otherwise, it would become a contest of wills with the prisoner and have uncertain results.
Correct. So long as the key is outside your defense it should work just fine.
Yeah, that should work. Her eyes narrowed. How much?
Jevin considered. As an inscribed item? He nodded. Yeah, Id insist on that. We dont want to attempt making an artifact style item with an untested structure. He scratched his chin. I think I can develop and create a first version for ten gold.
Talas eyes widened, about to protest, but she hesitated, giving herself a moment to think. The cost is for him to develop a unique variation on my behalf and create it. Even so, what really matters is how long I can use it. How long would it last?
Depends on use. You should be able to charge it yourself, assuming you havent just been pretending to understand me. Id say two months of moderate use, including as a sparring aid to get used to it and improve its utility to you, or a couple of years of emergency only use.
Tala sighed. So, Ill be lucky if it lasts a few weeks. What will it cost after that?
A few gold to reinscribe, assuming we dont want to make a new version.
Alright So, four gold for the merging, already settled, she patted Flow, at her waist, one gold, twenty silver for ten of the tungsten balls, and forty silver for ten sets of the metal arches, right? She wanted to play around with the items, to see what she could do with them.
That sounds right. Jevin pulled out a slate, building out an invoice. So, thats a total of eleven gold, and sixty silver ounces owed.
How soon can you complete theI really dont want to call it a dimensional prison
Jevin laughed. How about dimensional tether? I believe I can have a working version in a couple of days.
Thats feasible. When Jevin held out the slate to her, Tala confirmed the transaction. My money is not going as far as I would like And there were so, so many expenses looming ahead of her. She sighed. Thank you, Master Jevin.
Rane bowed towards both of them. Thank you for allowing me to observe the merging and participate in the discussion.
They both smiled towards Rane, responding overtop of one another.
Of course, Master Rane.
I wasnt going to kick you out, was I?
Tala and Rane bid farewell to Jevin and departed. As they began walking back down the spiral, Tala glanced towards Rane.
So I need to test some things, and I need to learn what Im doing, then practice, with a glaive. Her eyes flicked to Terry before returning to Rane. Im not to the point with this guy, she tilted her head towards the bird, where it matters what weapons I use. So, thats no help. Willing to work with me?
Rane grinned in return. Absolutely. The training complex has a deal with some local restaurants; so, we can get food delivered.
That sounds like a wonderful way to spend the evening.
Thus, they headed straight back to the training grounds; Tala had a lot of new things to test out.
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Chapter 124: A Lot of New Things to Test Out
Tala stood, before releasing Jevins hand and stepping away to gain a bit of room. She then gave Jevin a half bow in thanks for his help standing up.
Carefully, she took Flow into a proper grip and reached out to her soul-bound weapon with her will.
Exactly as shed expected, there was now another path for power within the magical matrix of the item.
Tala forged a void-channel as large as she could manage and connected to the new path.
Flow shifted in her grip, consuming power like a desert drank in water. In less than ten seconds, she held a glaive, perfectly sized for herself.
Unfortunately, the weapons shape was wavering; its magic was barely stable.
Tala connected another void-channel, then a third, before it stabilized. Each of these was near double those that shed been in the habit of making. Thus, this form seemed to take nearly double the power to manifest and maintain as Flows sword form.
Never enough power.
Tala spun the weapon experimentally.
She had little experience with such massive weapons, but her improved physicality and perception ensured that she wouldnt drop it, at least not in such an undistracted moment.
On a whim, she turned and hurled it towards the doors.
Tala had never thrown a spear, and it showed.
Flow struck the door cleanly, perfectly flat and parallel to the wall.
The hit created a long, straight dent in the metal, and Jevin gave her an incredulous look.
Tala flushed, allowing Flow to snap back into knife shape as she called it back.
Jevin suppressed a smile, but Rane was openly grinning.
Terry was asleep.
She sheathed the knife at her belt and scratched her left shoulder. Well, that wasnt the most climactic end, but thank you.
Jevin gave a slight bow. I am happy to have helped. He waved towards the door. Thatll be trivial to repair, but please dont make a habit of it.
Tala nodded sheepishly. YeahI apologize for that.
Rane spoke up, then, likely trying to help by changing the subject. The new form will be quite useful, though youll need time to learn how to use such a weapon properly.
Tala just nodded.
Jevin was pulling things seemingly out of nowhere, but Tala didnt focus on the items themselves.
Okay. Youre the second Archon Ive seen doing something like that.
He stopped, glancing her way. Youll have to be more specific.
I dont see your storage device. Youre just pulling things out of thin air.
Ahh. He smiled at her. Watch closely. He reached out, and something opened before his hand, he immediately withdrew a small sphere, the opening closing behind. Did you see?
Some sort of storage space? What is it connected to?
To me. To my body and soul. Whenever I need it, it is there.
Realization struck. Soul-bound.
Precisely.
So does every storage allow that, when soul-bound?
Oh, absolutely not, but it isnt a hard thing to arrange, if you work at it beforehand.
Tala glanced down to her pouch. So? She looked back up.
Oh, yes. It will be very easy to getKit? Yes, thats what you called it. It will be quite easy to prepare Kit so that it has this functionality once you soul-bond it. It will actually be easier than usual.
Then, what are we waiting for! Lets do that, I have a star. Lets bind and make this happen.
Jevin blinked at her a few times. Aside from the questionable wisdom of having a star premade and ready-to-hand, I must caution you in three regards.
Tala gave him an expectant look.
First, once the final merging of materials and magic takes place, you must soul-bind the artifact immediately, or it will be lost, forever.
Easy enough.
He gave her a flat look. You are effectively creating a storage space, untethered from physical reality.
Then howFlow. Flow comes to me at need. Why would a soul-bound storage be any different? I see.
So, while easy, it is expensive to pin the construct down even for the short time required to soul-bond it.
Why not untether it after she trailed off, Because thered be just as much danger of me losing physical connection. She frowned. I just wouldnt choose that option.
Jevin gave her a wry look. It is reasonable to assume that would work, and maybe it could. But we have never had a recorded case of untethering a soul-bound item, without the Archon vanishing as well, never to return.
Tala thought for a moment. What could be offered that was so tempting that no one would refuse?
Maybe transport to another, better existence? He shrugged. Ive no idea, as it isnt my area of study.
Alright, so thats the first issue. I have to have a star ready and-
He spoke over her, briefly. A fully charged star. It cannot be anything less than at maximum power.
As you say. What else?
They discussed dozens, if not hundreds of ideas.
Finally, Rane started pacing. Lets walk, while we talk. Im starting to feel like a prisoner in here.
As the words left the Bounds mouth, Jevin jerked. Thats it!
Tala and Rane turned to fully face the man, and Tala prompted. What did you think of?
Prison!
Tala frowned, but Ranes face shifted to one of consideration.
Can someone explain? Is there something about prisons Im not aware of?
Powerful, dangerous, or magically potent prisoners are all handled in virtually the same way, and it might be just what you need.
I assume you dont mean executionright?
Jevin laughed. No, no. Not execution.
Tala leaned forward, paying close attention.
Most could break through any confinement, given enough time. So, a dimensional prison is used.
Explain.
Its an item in two parts, usually linked to the citys power matrix. One part is on the prisoner, to identify the target. Its affixed in some manner to prevent its removal, but thats not relevant, now. The other part is the anchor. Effectively, the item creates a donut of space, ten feet in diameter, which contains the prisoner. It doesnt create any visual effect, but if the prisoner walks further than ten feet from the anchor, space is expanded. That way, no matter how they run, walk, or move, when they stop, they are still no further than ten feet from the anchor.
Tala leaned back. Thats a little terrifying, actually It sounded a lot like the cargo-slots' working, if more active and dynamic.
Similarly, if they try to approach within arms length of the anchor, or draw it to them, space is expanded to keep them out of reach.
So, its immovable by the one it affects.
When built as a prison, yes. That also allows a jailer to pick up the anchor and move the prisoner without being in danger. Even so, we dont need to include that inner working. You could pick up the anchor and affix it to anything you want.
Wait, couldnt Mage prisoners just use their magic on those around them? Or the anchor?
The key locks onto the target: body, soul, and magic. An apologetic look stole over his face. It was actually originally adopted from necromantic traps.
Tala gave him a flat look. So, Id be trapping my own soul. She frowned. What would that do to my soul-bound items?
Anything with a physical presence would be, likewise, contained. This is a benefit when used for imprisonment.
Could we leave out the soul aspect?
Jevin considered. I believe so. Like removing the inner working, that should increase the efficiency. Ill look into it.
Ideally, I wouldnt want my magic contained, either. It shouldnt be an issue, because I just need to be able to perceive that which I target, and so my magic doesnt cross the intervening space She hesitated. Would it affect things that I throw?
Depends on the sensitivity, but I think I can build it, so that its restricted to your body, not things that you are touching or have touched recently.
Tala hesitated. Waitwhat about my defenses?
What about them?
If I am immune to magic- she cut herself off, No, it doesnt act on me, it expands the dimensionality around me. Otherwise, it would become a contest of wills with the prisoner and have uncertain results.
Correct. So long as the key is outside your defense it should work just fine.
Yeah, that should work. Her eyes narrowed. How much?
Jevin considered. As an inscribed item? He nodded. Yeah, Id insist on that. We dont want to attempt making an artifact style item with an untested structure. He scratched his chin. I think I can develop and create a first version for ten gold.
Talas eyes widened, about to protest, but she hesitated, giving herself a moment to think. The cost is for him to develop a unique variation on my behalf and create it. Even so, what really matters is how long I can use it. How long would it last?
Depends on use. You should be able to charge it yourself, assuming you havent just been pretending to understand me. Id say two months of moderate use, including as a sparring aid to get used to it and improve its utility to you, or a couple of years of emergency only use.
Tala sighed. So, Ill be lucky if it lasts a few weeks. What will it cost after that?
A few gold to reinscribe, assuming we dont want to make a new version.
Alright So, four gold for the merging, already settled, she patted Flow, at her waist, one gold, twenty silver for ten of the tungsten balls, and forty silver for ten sets of the metal arches, right? She wanted to play around with the items, to see what she could do with them.
That sounds right. Jevin pulled out a slate, building out an invoice. So, thats a total of eleven gold, and sixty silver ounces owed.
How soon can you complete theI really dont want to call it a dimensional prison
Jevin laughed. How about dimensional tether? I believe I can have a working version in a couple of days.
Thats feasible. When Jevin held out the slate to her, Tala confirmed the transaction. My money is not going as far as I would like And there were so, so many expenses looming ahead of her. She sighed. Thank you, Master Jevin.
Rane bowed towards both of them. Thank you for allowing me to observe the merging and participate in the discussion.
They both smiled towards Rane, responding overtop of one another.
Of course, Master Rane.
I wasnt going to kick you out, was I?
Tala and Rane bid farewell to Jevin and departed. As they began walking back down the spiral, Tala glanced towards Rane.
So I need to test some things, and I need to learn what Im doing, then practice, with a glaive. Her eyes flicked to Terry before returning to Rane. Im not to the point with this guy, she tilted her head towards the bird, where it matters what weapons I use. So, thats no help. Willing to work with me?
Rane grinned in return. Absolutely. The training complex has a deal with some local restaurants; so, we can get food delivered.
That sounds like a wonderful way to spend the evening.
Thus, they headed straight back to the training grounds; Tala had a lot of new things to test out.
Chapter 124: A Lot of New Things to Test OutTala stood, before releasing Jevins hand and stepping away to gain a bit of room. She then gave Jevin a half bow in thanks for his help standing up.Carefully, she took Flow into a proper grip and reached out to her soul-bound weapon with her will.Exactly as shed expected, there was now another path for power within the magical matrix of the item.Tala forged a void-channel as large as she could manage and connected to the new path.Flow shifted in her grip, consuming power like a desert drank in water. In less than ten seconds, she held a glaive, perfectly sized for herself.Unfortunately, the weapons shape was wavering; its magic was barely stable.Tala connected another void-channel, then a third, before it stabilized. Each of these was near double those that shed been in the habit of making. Thus, this form seemed to take nearly double the power to manifest and maintain as Flows sword form.Never enough power.Tala spun the weapon experimentally.She had little experience with such massive weapons, but her improved physicality and perception ensured that she wouldnt drop it, at least not in such an undistracted moment.On a whim, she turned and hurled it towards the doors.Tala had never thrown a spear, and it showed.Flow struck the door cleanly, perfectly flat and parallel to the wall.The hit created a long, straight dent in the metal, and Jevin gave her an incredulous look.Tala flushed, allowing Flow to snap back into knife shape as she called it back.Jevin suppressed a smile, but Rane was openly grinning.Terry was asleep.She sheathed the knife at her belt and scratched her left shoulder. Well, that wasnt the most climactic end, but thank you.Jevin gave a slight bow. I am happy to have helped. He waved towards the door. Thatll be trivial to repair, but please dont make a habit of it.Tala nodded sheepishly. YeahI apologize for that.Rane spoke up, then, likely trying to help by changing the subject. The new form will be quite useful, though youll need time to learn how to use such a weapon properly.Tala just nodded.Jevin was pulling things seemingly out of nowhere, but Tala didnt focus on the items themselves.Okay. Youre the second Archon Ive seen doing something like that.He stopped, glancing her way. Youll have to be more specific.I dont see your storage device. Youre just pulling things out of thin air.Ahh. He smiled at her. Watch closely. He reached out, and something opened before his hand, he immediately withdrew a small sphere, the opening closing behind. Did you see?Some sort of storage space? What is it connected to?To me. To my body and soul. Whenever I need it, it is there.Realization struck. Soul-bound.Precisely.So does every storage allow that, when soul-bound?Oh, absolutely not, but it isnt a hard thing to arrange, if you work at it beforehand.Tala glanced down to her pouch. So? She looked back up.Oh, yes. It will be very easy to getKit? Yes, thats what you called it. It will be quite easy to prepare Kit so that it has this functionality once you soul-bond it. It will actually be easier than usual.Then, what are we waiting for! Lets do that, I have a star. Lets bind and make this happen.Jevin blinked at her a few times. Aside from the questionable wisdom of having a star premade and ready-to-hand, I must caution you in three regards.Tala gave him an expectant look.First, once the final merging of materials and magic takes place, you must soul-bind the artifact immediately, or it will be lost, forever.Easy enough.He gave her a flat look. You are effectively creating a storage space, untethered from physical reality.Then howFlow. Flow comes to me at need. Why would a soul-bound storage be any different? I see.So, while easy, it is expensive to pin the construct down even for the short time required to soul-bond it.Why not untether it after she trailed off, Because thered be just as much danger of me losing physical connection. She frowned. I just wouldnt choose that option.Jevin gave her a wry look. It is reasonable to assume that would work, and maybe it could. But we have never had a recorded case of untethering a soul-bound item, without the Archon vanishing as well, never to return.Tala thought for a moment. What could be offered that was so tempting that no one would refuse?Maybe transport to another, better existence? He shrugged. Ive no idea, as it isnt my area of study.Alright, so thats the first issue. I have to have a star ready and-He spoke over her, briefly. A fully charged star. It cannot be anything less than at maximum power.As you say. What else?They discussed dozens, if not hundreds of ideas.Finally, Rane started pacing. Lets walk, while we talk. Im starting to feel like a prisoner in here.As the words left the Bounds mouth, Jevin jerked. Thats it!Tala and Rane turned to fully face the man, and Tala prompted. What did you think of?Prison!Tala frowned, but Ranes face shifted to one of consideration.Can someone explain? Is there something about prisons Im not aware of?Powerful, dangerous, or magically potent prisoners are all handled in virtually the same way, and it might be just what you need.I assume you dont mean executionright?Jevin laughed. No, no. Not execution.Tala leaned forward, paying close attention.Most could break through any confinement, given enough time. So, a dimensional prison is used.Explain.Its an item in two parts, usually linked to the citys power matrix. One part is on the prisoner, to identify the target. Its affixed in some manner to prevent its removal, but thats not relevant, now. The other part is the anchor. Effectively, the item creates a donut of space, ten feet in diameter, which contains the prisoner. It doesnt create any visual effect, but if the prisoner walks further than ten feet from the anchor, space is expanded. That way, no matter how they run, walk, or move, when they stop, they are still no further than ten feet from the anchor.Tala leaned back. Thats a little terrifying, actually It sounded a lot like the cargo-slots' working, if more active and dynamic.Similarly, if they try to approach within arms length of the anchor, or draw it to them, space is expanded to keep them out of reach.So, its immovable by the one it affects.When built as a prison, yes. That also allows a jailer to pick up the anchor and move the prisoner without being in danger. Even so, we dont need to include that inner working. You could pick up the anchor and affix it to anything you want.Wait, couldnt Mage prisoners just use their magic on those around them? Or the anchor?The key locks onto the target: body, soul, and magic. An apologetic look stole over his face. It was actually originally adopted from necromantic traps.Tala gave him a flat look. So, Id be trapping my own soul. She frowned. What would that do to my soul-bound items?Anything with a physical presence would be, likewise, contained. This is a benefit when used for imprisonment.Could we leave out the soul aspect?Jevin considered. I believe so. Like removing the inner working, that should increase the efficiency. Ill look into it.Ideally, I wouldnt want my magic contained, either. It shouldnt be an issue, because I just need to be able to perceive that which I target, and so my magic doesnt cross the intervening space She hesitated. Would it affect things that I throw?Depends on the sensitivity, but I think I can build it, so that its restricted to your body, not things that you are touching or have touched recently.Tala hesitated. Waitwhat about my defenses?What about them?If I am immune to magic- she cut herself off, No, it doesnt act on me, it expands the dimensionality around me. Otherwise, it would become a contest of wills with the prisoner and have uncertain results.Correct. So long as the key is outside your defense it should work just fine.Yeah, that should work. Her eyes narrowed. How much?Jevin considered. As an inscribed item? He nodded. Yeah, Id insist on that. We dont want to attempt making an artifact style item with an untested structure. He scratched his chin. I think I can develop and create a first version for ten gold.Talas eyes widened, about to protest, but she hesitated, giving herself a moment to think. The cost is for him to develop a unique variation on my behalf and create it. Even so, what really matters is how long I can use it. How long would it last?Depends on use. You should be able to charge it yourself, assuming you havent just been pretending to understand me. Id say two months of moderate use, including as a sparring aid to get used to it and improve its utility to you, or a couple of years of emergency only use.Tala sighed. So, Ill be lucky if it lasts a few weeks. What will it cost after that?A few gold to reinscribe, assuming we dont want to make a new version.Alright So, four gold for the merging, already settled, she patted Flow, at her waist, one gold, twenty silver for ten of the tungsten balls, and forty silver for ten sets of the metal arches, right? She wanted to play around with the items, to see what she could do with them.That sounds right. Jevin pulled out a slate, building out an invoice. So, thats a total of eleven gold, and sixty silver ounces owed.How soon can you complete theI really dont want to call it a dimensional prisonJevin laughed. How about dimensional tether? I believe I can have a working version in a couple of days.Thats feasible. When Jevin held out the slate to her, Tala confirmed the transaction. My money is not going as far as I would like And there were so, so many expenses looming ahead of her. She sighed. Thank you, Master Jevin.Rane bowed towards both of them. Thank you for allowing me to observe the merging and participate in the discussion.They both smiled towards Rane, responding overtop of one another.Of course, Master Rane.I wasnt going to kick you out, was I?Tala and Rane bid farewell to Jevin and departed. As they began walking back down the spiral, Tala glanced towards Rane.So I need to test some things, and I need to learn what Im doing, then practice, with a glaive. Her eyes flicked to Terry before returning to Rane. Im not to the point with this guy, she tilted her head towards the bird, where it matters what weapons I use. So, thats no help. Willing to work with me?Rane grinned in return. Absolutely. The training complex has a deal with some local restaurants; so, we can get food delivered.That sounds like a wonderful way to spend the evening.Thus, they headed straight back to the training grounds; Tala had a lot of new things to test out.
