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Riley felt much more resolved when she had a clear plan. It felt comfortable; it felt complete. She'd made certain decisions recently, whether for the better or worse - at least decisions had been made. Losing the election fit perfectly into her new long term plan, but there were short term objectives jutting out like thorns in her way. It felt good to try and tackle them, one by one.

Her first objective was simply - to gain more power. It was so simple, so easy to generalize, and yet it was tangible. It was something she could easily focus on without thinking about what she'd lost. Or what was changing within her. So she'd taken to going through her library, and when that left her with nothing useful, she'd actually ventured into the school's library. Still, she found little of resource. Perhaps all the books were taken out, previously?

Before she'd left, there was one book sitting on the librarian's desk. It had just been dropped off - someone must have been using it. She'd gone through it, and discovered information and resources that were exactly the kind of thing she had been looking for all along. Artifacts, hidden away in hard to reach places, turning to myth from lack of evidence. This would be the perfect goal to reach for - and she checked out the book to read it back and forth. Once she'd chosen her target, she set to work.

The next day, she carefully chose the two people she trusted with her life, and then went through the logs of the Fitness Club to see who had been active at the gym lately. Two names were picked, and sent the following letter.

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This is your Fitness Club captain speaking. I've chosen you to help me on a mission. You're free to decline, as it will be dangerous, but nothing we cannot handle. If you're interested, meet me at the club at 8AM tomorrow morning.
-Riley

Woe to he who hates early mornings..

When Jericho was told that Riley needed him for something, he was more than willing to help her out. He didn't know what she was questing for, but he was sure that he would get the details soon enough. And so, he showed up in the club at the designated time.

"Alright. I'm ready for action."

To his surprise, the valkyrie was here as well. Hmmm.

Malodore was rather bemused, to tell the truth - it wasn't sure what to expect. Well, Jericho was a given, but Hel's presence was a bit of a surprise... and the other person a complete mystery. "Buon giorno," it said politely, when it arrived, poking its head in through the door before entering properly. It blinked at the avian presence as well. Hmm. Should it have brought Fedele, its crow, along with?

Jericho she knew (even if he didn’t know her), and she was surprised to see Kettil, actually, and then delighted to see Malodore, since it had been a very long time since she had last spoken to the Plague Doctor. She nodded her head to them all in return, grinning, and turned her attention to Riley as she ushered them closer and debriefed them on the situation.

Oh, neat! A relic hunt?

Hel was just grinning wider at the prospect of danger, and couldn’t help but be in full agreement that this did indeed sound fun.

“I am good to go.” Hel announced, patting her leather messenger bag. Already on it.

In came Malodore and another who he wasn't entirely familiar with. Perhaps he was more familiar with Kettil and Hel before, but it was really hard for him to say at this point.

He listened for what they were here for, and his eyes lit up a bit at the mention of a quest for an artifact. While he had lost many things, it seemed that a thirst for adventure had not left him. This was an exciting prospect.

"I think our good doctor has us covered on the medical front," Jericho grinned.

"Oh! And I'm Jericho," he offered out.

Malodore received a very thin, amused glare. You, my dearest, are only one person. If we have to split up, I daresay those without you would be in trouble if we're not fully prepared. But yes, I agree that Malodore is clearly a great asset when it comes to healing. And clearly, She walked past it and bumped her hip against it. That is the only reason I invited it.

She opened up the club closet, pulling out small First Aid kits and bandages, as well as little nutritional bars and ... cups. She did not hand those out. Take what you will, and if you don't have a bag, I have a few here.

Hel grinned widely back at Malodore, waving her hand energetically, and laughed as Jericho introduced himself. “Ya! I know who you are, friend!” Silly Jericho, introducing himself! Maybe he was doing it for Kettil’s benefit.

Well…Hel already had a first aid kit…but she went ahead and took another since they were offered, and stuffed it into her bag. Her head snapped up, and she waved at Endzela. “Good to see you too! It has been a while, and I am not the only one who changed.” She grinned, and gave the familiar a thumbs up.

Kettil just sort of grinned at the display between Maladore and Riley. It was amusing and adorable.

Admorable.

Shut up. He can make up words if he wants.

Endzela let out a small happy sound at Maladore in response. So friendly and nice and it also helped that the Plague Doctor looked Avian in some respects adding another several points to Endzela's books. Then the Owl puffed with pride at Hel's response to her, "I am excited to take part in this venture. I told Kettil that I would not forgive him if he left me behind," she chattered happily.

Kettil settled Endzela on a nearby perch so he could get his provisions tucked away in the proper parts of the bag he brought with him. At least he thought that far ahead. Some nutritional bars, a cup, and a first aid kit for sure and that was all that would safely fit in his bag so he could still save room for more stuff later. "Ready when everyone else is~," he announced.