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Tassen walked the courtyard for a few moments till he found a spot that he had enough room to transform into his Dragon self. He didn't wish to change in a cramped room, for then he might knock some things over, if not accidentally hurt someone.
Once in his dragon form, he turned his head towards where the capital of the Air domain was. His eyes seemed to loose focus and he seemed to stare through anything in his way as his mind traveled the massive distance.

Within moments, he seemed to snap out of his revere. He then turned his head again, projecting his thoughts once more, but to someone different. Within Moriarty mind, a voice spoke, "Why do you follow us? I recognize you from the Capital of the Air Domain. I have not talked to you sense, as I figured your mission was to keep an eye on us. My companion did not notice you, and I did not see need to worry her. I however did, and wish to ask why Illusion thinks we need a chaperon."
Tassen stood where he was, seeming intent on looking at a nearby wall. He had informed their tail what he wanted to let him or her know. Now he waited a response, either by word of mouth, attack, or a directed thought. It might be hard for this person to direct their thoughts in a way Tassen could hear, but not impossible. If they knew anything of the mind, they could possibly do it. After all, a friend a long time ago use to be able to do it.

Moriarty's expression narrowed, and then a wicked grin spread across. He softly whispered his reply, but the sound did not travel far enough to reach the dragon. Instead, he used his influence on the mind to make sure it was heard. 'Illusion knows she is the one person I would never betray, but my brother she doesn't trust so well. I have... special uses. I look forward to learning what goes on inside that mind of yours, dragon.'

He knew this would be a challenge indeed. He always hated dealing with the mind readers, because they always seemed aware of what was real and what was illusion. Plus, he also understood that it took a relatively strong mind to send out mental messages. Perhaps the dragon may also have a mind strong enough to create illusions, but that he could not be sure of. In spite of the challenges and uncertainties of trying to invade the conscious of a race with minds he had never studied before, he knew now that there were two targets in his scope. A vampire and a dragon.

"I can certainly try milady," Zig replied to the Queen. "Although I'm not certain I'm the most knowledgeable about what's happened." Suddenly, Violet entered the room and Zig stopped speaking. She wondered whether she should give Ashe a summary or if it would be better for Violet to state her business. "Would you like me to give you a summary first or would you prefer to speak with Princess Violet?" Zig asked the Queen as she fidgeted slightly. The girl shifted her weight from foot to foot while anticipating an answer.

Moriarty muffled a laugh that would have escaped him, but remained silent to keep hidden. 'Humans are funny things. They have surprisingly expansive minds, but know not how to make use of it.' He sighed, and then decided to stop thinking about that. 'It's nice to know you do not betray your word, but don't bother asking for my word.' He looked around, and saw somebody new sliding into the room, and shook his head. So bored. He thought. Damn brother, why are you always content to sit and do nothing? He sighed, and then whispered one last thing to the dragon. 'I suppose every cat who wants to hunt must learn patience.'

(Yea, but Moriarty doesn't know any better. What I say is from Moriarty's point of view, and he has never met a dragon before. He only assumes they are somehow psychic for now.)

Ashe stiffened at the new appearances. I am growing quiet tired of the unexpected right around now... But nonetheless she looked from Zig to the Princess of Fire and nodded her head at the newcomers. "I would like it very much so if you began the tale Zig, and if Violet has any corrections to make, she may make them." She began walking outside towards the gardens where she could see her city, half in ruin. She expected them to follow, to not would be more than an insult on their part.

The sky was a dark blue by this time and for a change the sky wasn't full of smoke from some other new catastrophy. She moved towards a pavillion that now was covered in the softest pillows. She took her seat towards the back and picked up a goblet full of red wine and lifted it to her lips. She could only imagine what had happened between air and fire that made her guests very uncomfortable with one another.

Zig followed Ashe to the gardens with a cautious glance at Violet. Even if their nations were supposed to be friends now, it wouldn't be easy to reconcile their recent differences. Without further ado the girl began her tale intending to tell it in it's entirety. "I was in the water nation trying to negotiate with Princess Xin when she informed me that the air nation was going to attack her nation. Since this basically rendered my negotiations useless because I had no idea what my own nation was doing, I flew back to Palpisol where I was informed that Illusion was planning an attack on the fire nation. She had been told that the fire nation was planning to attack us, so we were going to make the first strike. A group of us flew to the Flaming Mountains and fought with some fire warriors who appeared. We defeated them and claimed the land as our own. Meanwhile Illusion disappeared because of one of the enemy elementalist's flowers while three of us stayed to watch over our new territory. We defended it for a bit before being attacked by someone who was exiled by the water nation. After that encounter we flew back to Palpisol where Illusion had somehow regained her sight. She was very angry at Colm who had evidently tried to keep her out of his way and we were planning out how to take care of Colm, the water nation, and our food shortage when Princess Violet arrived and informed us that you were alive, Queen Ashe. Tassen and I immediately flew here on Illusion's orders and you know what's happened since then." Zig ceased speaking and waited to see if Violet had anything to add. She was also interested in fire's side of the story.

Tassen nodded to their unknown tail before he changed back to his human forum. He opened the door just wide enough to permit him in, and then closed the door with a slight thump as it closed. He then saw where everyone else was going, as he watched the backs of one person leave. He decided to follow, for he desperately needed to be updated on current events. Walking over to the door frame of the room everyone else was in, he gave the frame a light rasp, as the door was still open.
"Pardon if I am intruding. May I join?" Tassen said as politely as possible.