Re: Chapter 2, Phase 5 - The Quiescent Sea
Kiana stood with her honor guard, and with the five might Jokun behind her, Kiana was, even visibly, a little more relaxed than she normally was. That wasn't to say that her slate gray (almost blue at times) eyes were not on a constant vigil, or that her ever perceptive ears were not open, willing, and ready. No, it simply meant that if she did detect an enemy on approach, she was confident that the whole of them would be able to handle themselves, even after the losses and injured they had suffered. That, and having five Earth Elemental Warriors insist on keeping you safe certainly made a girl feel nice and cozy.
Kiana had changed into the simple red dress that Jadira had bought for her when she had first joined the Alliance, and what she had worn during the summoning ceremony for bringing the Seven-Day Isle to the surface. It performed its job admirably, accenting Kiana's still-growing feminine features, as well as making her seem much more lady like, almost like the Princess of Earth that the Jokun insisted on calling her. And though technically Kiana was a sort of royalty, back on the Crimson Isles, there was no official title for it, and Kiana would be a liar if she said that, secretly, she didn't quite enjoy the title.
Clasping her hands together (sans Smashfish) in front of her, she gave a very low bow to the towering Rakatau, paying respect first and foremost to the powerful Earth Elemtnal. "It was our pleasure, Great Rakatau. Though we lament the loss of our people, rest knowing they did so willingly, and without regret. I only we were able to save more of them." She said from the low bow, those perceptive eyes staring daggers at Captain Fairwind.
She rose from her bow, her hands falling to clasp in front of her, before she spoke again only after a few moments. "This is only the first leg in our dealings with the Chalice of Kimberly, I'm afraid. In order to restore Melusine's eyesight, I think the Chalice will need to be destroyed--and even if I am wrong, the dreaded artifact needs to be dealt with regardless. I'm sure no mundane hammer or forge will suit that purpose...Rakatau, would you hold any wisdom in how best to rid the world of such a sickness?"