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"Malik's an idiot too engrossed with his own ego and pride. Someone needs to knock him down a peg or two and then the world will once gain be right. Sadly I'm not the one to do that." She nibbled on her bottom lip for a moment then crossed her arms. She went quiet for what seemed like a long time then glanced over him. "Well you did tell me it was up to me to decide so if you're looking to back out on this, I kind of need to know now before I make a fool of myself."

"Still on the pedestal but not at the same time are you?" Crossing his arms lightly over his chest and shaking his head at her. She really was a trip wasn't she? Yes indeed...but it was fun at times. For a moment Sevilin merely watched her as she thought things over...he knew when she was thinking she did that lip biting thing. "Did I say I was backing out? My my aren't you the paranoid one. You're the one I expect to back out, so I'm just...bringing the whole thing up."

"I suppose." What more was there to say on the issue? Not much at all...what was done was done and well that subject led to others that she'd rather not talk about too much. Bothered her to do so. Malik was probably right...she needed to stop attaching herself to things that weren't going to last at least a good amount of time. "A few close calls...though expected." Shrugging lightly and tugging at her collar again. "Oh yes it so does please me to know that I've emotionally scarred our son. We'll have to have another one just so we don't repeat it on a second child."

"Oh he's not emotionally scarred. just overprotective and clingy right now. he'll work his way out of it. although, if you did want another child..it can be arranged. Zahara would probably be thrilled to use more of that fertility mixture that worked so well the last time."

A slight chuckle, a little slight of hand, and viola' her top was opened up exposing that chainmail, that his fingers caressed over. He liked the feel actually. a woman's curves under the tantalizingly warm but still chilled metal.

"Besides, if I had to pick a potential emotional scar, I'd pick Zykariel's early relationship with Zahara as worse then your little trip."

The druid passed the long document through the proper channels to reach the hands of the head of domain. Aschellaeon, when able, usually placed a lot of energy into his tasks and decisions. This was no different than any report he would hand over to any other property owner, should they care to know the entirety of their geography.

The document was written on [papyrus] paper, and totalled a weight of fifteen pounds. The first several pages were a well organized index of the contents in order of page number by subject and subtopic. It described all of the physio-geographic structures which made up the territory, soil sample data included with the primary analysis of rock composition and consistence as well as the volcanic ash that covered roughly 95% of everything. The underground water streams were mapped from source, along with mineral content and stagnation. All of the plant life, both visible and invisible (to the eye), was mapped out and calculated for growth patterns and projections. A map was included to show were various underdark plants could be grown (making up about 1% of the total surface area, due to the concentration of granite rock that was the base for this part of the peninsula and a problem with subterranean worms that devour plant life). The migration pattern of the local wildlife was recorded with accurate numbers of animals (monsters or creatures), birth rates and death rates per capita. The migration of subterranean gobliniods and other 'monster's was included in this section of the portfolio. The terminology used in the biological profile of Twilight Lands was user friendly (druidic runes were written in each section, so a druid could understand the area more accurately than a modern scientist with the most advanced equipment. Druidic language is only understood by druids and is not subject to normal or abnormal language translations).

The developed parts of Twilight Lands (buildings made by people) were recorded in accurate detail, along with the damages that occured with the monstrous assaults from the Time of Troubles (when magic stopped). The extensive damage to port facilities and coastal towns from the onslaught of kraken and other subterranean aquatic beasts as well as the damage caused by the Mists was totalled up, and a time line drawn of the duration between the destruction and complete economic recovery. The depletion of natural fish stores was included in this portion of the report. The life cycle of the varieties used as a major source of food on [Lake Deep Water] were included to show that a complete recovery would occur in roughly 68.33 years, or considerably less if Aschellaeon used his magic to 'fix' the problem.

The last section in the report included a list of the available resources in Twilight Lands which were wanted in Deep Water, Honoursfield, and else where. This included silk worms (who eat plant roots), and quarry stone. Accurate estimates of the value of the materials and the cost of extraction where included with the appropriate entry with notes on specific dealers in the nearby area consulted (delicately) about the value of the materials and desirability of the goods.

As a final touch, a scale replica of Twilight Lands and the immediate surrounds was constructed with strengthened druidic magic and placed on display in the library. It included water for filling in in the lakes, as well as removable sections so the layers beneath cavern floor could be viewed in their completeness.

The druid seemed quiet excited during his short stay in the Twilight Keep or whatever it was called. He found the alluring scent of the surface plants, that Arthur and the others who travelled to Andale or from Andale brought with them, to be quiet delightful and caused a bit of a ruckus by force growing the pollen into flowers where ever he walked. A trail of flowers followed him out of the Keep, and into the wilds where he seemed to be busy with many things. He would be about as hard to track down as a long mountain in the middle of a large plain. The Andalean flowers seemed a common sight on granite stones (where worms could not go).

"I could sneer if I really wanted to." Shrugging his shoulder and propping his ankle on his knee, leaning back in his chair some. "I'm just saying, all you've ever seen is Andalian style." She could do things all Andalian style she wanted...long as it didn't involve a trip to said hell. But a look over as she decided to ask his opinion on things. "I would get married, it's not a horrible idea, I'm just not going to Andal to do it. Sorry..."

"They're usually like that." Shruggnig again, approaching this all at a very casual angle...there was no reason to stress and such over it. Something to take time at. "Though I applauld your mocking of the surface elves." Taking a moment to push his braid back over his shoulder. "Small is good, more personal." Raise of an eyebrow at the ribbon thing. "The runing gestures I tried on you? I haven't done anything ruinc to you unless allowed in a long time. And neither have you."

"I am, just making the comparison."

A grin at her.

"I know I am. I got you in those clothes and I can get you out of them. and that includes that chainmail."

a chuckle though and a bit more pressure on her chainmail, letting that caress seep through to reach skin.

"three eh? all boys or are you hoping for at least one girl in the mix there?"

"I was always an upstart and I made it my personal mission in life to make your job rough and your life as miserable as you were making mine. Although the natural curiosity and love I have for learning new things ended up taking over and when I started to apply myself, I remember you and Malik both being surprised at how quickly I picked a few things up." A shake of her head for a moment and she laughed, "I know that from personal experience." Silly man, had no idea how talented he actually was on certain things. "I learned to do the basics and I think it's important for Zykariel to learn them as well. That training doesn't need to start for a few more years though." She paused for a moment then studied her hands. "What about...children?"