"Hold." The command was soft but forceful. Telran had watched the exchange, understood what Iris offered and what the deva offered, but was surprised that they would give up so easily. That was not her way, nor would she allow others to suffer for her actions, no matter how unpleasent the...

It seemed that they were not going to get the quick escape she had hoped for. The ice cracked far quicker than she had expected, and Kirosco was rolling around on the floor with the deva. Telran sighed and eyed the charging tanar'ri. Ice wasn't as effective as it should have been, tanar'ri were almo...

"No! No, I didn't mean... I just wanted to know the price!" Telran let her voice get shrill with fear, bowing her head and suddenly finding the floor fascinating, her body huddling in on itself. "I didn't mean to offend you. I wouldn't taste good. Don't hurt me!" Grey, she was r...

Distracted by the bizarre city, Telran had paid very little attention to Grey and Lia - Grey was perfectly capable of looking after himself, unless Lia started throwing spells around again. But a part of her had kept a loose awareness of what Lia was doing, and so her sudden distraction pulled Telra...

Peace, tranquility... emotion at odds with their surroundings. Telran raised an eyebrow at Kai, but was grateful for his help. At least she could think clearly. She met Iris's eyes calmly, letting her see the strength within. "Strength is not a problem. To live a life such as the one I have li...

"My sword will not be drawn. Farewell." At his words, Telran turned back, an unspoken plea to come with them on her lips. But it died unsaid as Grey wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her towards the gate, an unexpectedly forceful gesture. She looked up at him, surprised, and s...

"Would you trust a stranger a with your innermost secrets?" Telran asked calmly, stepping away from Grey and wiping her hand across her cheeks. "We trust you enough to give you information that you could use to kill us both, or to profit from. You don't simply walk up to a new friend ...

Nodding, Telran put a hand out to Kirosco. A spark of magic jumped between their hands before she could touch him, and she pulled her hand back. "I think your body is storing the magic somehow. Or it got trapped and can't get out. It will probably drain away over time, if so. I don't want to t...