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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><b>Fremea’s Mark:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Something about Etain’s reaction to Fremea’s mark
seemed to clash with his words but Arawn kept such thoughts hidden behind a
pleasant smile as he replied with another question.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>“As you mention seeing before, where?,” he asked. “And
what are your insights on persons or items so marked?”</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><b> </b></p><b>
</b><p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><b>Sending:</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Sorry, I missed the post where Z’leyra brought up the
Sending. Arawn is game.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Arawn gave Z’leyra a nod and eased himself to allow
the shaman the opportunity to form the initial link with his mind. When this
was done, taking after her, he too sought to form a contact point within
Z’leyra’s mind.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><b>Animals:</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>“We should secure our animal companions within our
rooms. Although the device-bearer is likely leagues behind we cannot be sure
they will not be caught within the An’s’alum’s effects while we’re here.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Realizing Will was going to stay behind Arawn looked
to the man’s wounded arm.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>“Unless you feel it’s in need of immediate attention
I’ll see to that after we’ve returned.”</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><b>Gambling Hall:</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>“No,” Arawn replied, though Etain’s question was posed
to Fremea. “We need to be sure this is a dead-end before moving on.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>He looked up towards the darkened windows, his keen
eyes searching the darkness for any hidden watchers. After a moment he urged
the others a bit away to discuss the situation.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"> "We have a couple of options –
search for a backdoor or other ground-level access; we could enter through the
upper floors; attempt to enthrall the doorman to serve us; a Masquerade spell could allow us a front-door entrance; or one of us could turn invisible
and then move intangibly through the walls.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:99.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun:
yes"> </span>Whatever we decide, it might be a good idea to keep
somone on watch out here in case the thief tries to sneak out.”</p>
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