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Daystar beamed proudly, gesturing to the seating area, "Do have a seat. I tried my hand at banana bread. Added a bit of cinnamon, I want you to test it out." She got them settled with slices of her newest creation and finally held out her hands, "Now then. Let me see that lovely morsel you have tucked away."

Daystar nodded, distracted as she caressed the orb. The orb's light flared slightly when it reached her hand and she smiled softly before it disappeared. She hummed quietly, though quiet for a dragon was very different from quiet for others. Her hum, which was multi-toned, echoed in the cavernous room, though not unpleasantly. The orb flared even brighter, so bright at looking at it became impossible before the light died down to a steady glow. Daystar sighed, suddenly looking sad, "My wish is you find her...she is my good friend and I can no longer See her. Whatever has her has also stopped me from Speaking to her as well." She handed the orb back to Acar, "That should help. Now then....I do have someone in mind but he isn't one of my apprentices. He does, however, spend too much time alone...and on the ground." She whistled softly and a moment later, what appeared to be a rabbit with enormous came flying, yes flying in. It's enormous ears acted as wings. It was blue in color, the tips of its ears and the toes of it's hind paws were a darker shade of blue. It's eyes, large and full of innocence were mismatched, one appeared to be normal black, the other was a lurid green color. It landed on Daystar's lap and then...mewled...like a cat.

"This is Scout. She will help you find him. Do give him my regards, won't you?"

Scout turned and eyed the two she would be guiding. She huffed at them.

Seraphina made quick work of her treat but stayed silent for most of the exchange after her greeting. She eyed the creature dubiously but finally spoke up and said, "Thank you for everything, Day. We'll do our utmost to find her. We may need to bring her by you first after we find her if she needs healing. Also I am certain she will appreciate seeing a friendly face after her trial."

Scout gave Acar a sidelong look and then sighed, shaking her head.

"Be nice, Scout." Daystar chided, but was smiling slightly.

She huffed and then jumped into the air, her large ears lifting her easily, she winged out of the cavern.

Seraphina chuckled and then loped easily after Scout. She opened her wings as she got outside, seeing that Scout wasn't doing much waiting around, she launched into the air, her wings snapping open to catch an air current.

Iah'ryn had grown distracted from his research and piled his books and papers into the library of the manor house. They joined many other such piles, all organized by his mind and appeared as utter chaos to anyone else. He returned to the garden. He found himself plucking fruit from a tree and tucking it into a bag without any real purpose. Another successful project, the cornucopia tree bore apples, pears, plums, and peaches all from the same trunk. They would naturally ripen at various times of the year, but the climate was so constant on the floating island that they cycled at least once every two months. Thus, the tree always bore some ripe fruit to be plucked.

He was alerted before he heard that he had guests. Small broad wingbeats followed by larger, stronger wings disrupted a mechanical radar bird on the peak of the roof. It chirped a warning and flew across the garden, metal claws skimming the branches above Iah'ryn as it spiraled down to him. "I didn't know I was expecting someone today..."

The mechanical bird was knocked into a spiral and barely recovered as the flying rabbit landed upon Iah'ryn's head. He laughed, a soft bubble of sound, and peered up at her through his brow. "Well hello, lop eared Scout. Apple?" He plucked an apple free from the tree and let her snatch it from him. His gaze shifted to the fire-toned gryphon who had landed and he bowed his head in respect. Scout remained balanced, intent on her treat. "Good noon, Seraphina. I am always glad to receive guests, especially when they are sent by my dear friend and mentor."

Acar chuckled to himself as he caught the end of Seraphina's request to Iah'ryn. He reached out and held his hand for the mechanical bird to land on as he slowed his own decent and neared the garden.

The smell of the fresh turned earth and the new growth from the plants around him made him smile faintly. Even well above the solid earth below, people could make farms and produce more than enough food for themselves and others. The garden around him however, was something special. He could feel the magic from some of the plants radiating gently.

"Greetings Iah'ryn. As Seraphina asked, want to go on an adventure?"

"Thank you for the invitation," Acar said, bowing his head. "However, I am interested in your garden and I will stay out here. If Seraphina wishes to enter, I won't stop her."

The djinn surveyed the garden, looking at the mechanical bird that seemed completely in place with the variety of strange plants that he had no idea what most were. Sure, bushes, trees, vines, that was easy. Identifying what was growing on them? Not as easy most of the time.