"If you have him contained then let me fly you up, they can signal is to come down when they are prepared, and if you aren't in control, then there will be a very fatal fall to keep you behaving."  the dragon suggests, to offer a respite for the others.

Stopping immediately, calm, and then in response to Stephan: "I feel that would be a poor course of action. Aside from the chance of possession, escape, and spells, we don't know what Death is capable of. After seeing what he did to Fin, I doubt even ropes will do. A knockout and good binding are in order."

Raknesh, looking very tired and pale and making no effort to get up, intervened in the negociation.

"Rania, would knocking Jett unconscious have any dire effect of the possession? Because if the answer is no then I suggest we keep him that way... At least until I have rested a bit and can try to help with the exorcism with my blade..."

Bryon realizing the show is over, went back to crafting with Althol.

"Whatever we do we'd better make haste" Tanzy suggested eying Jett with distrust. "He could loose control again at any moment."

Jett looks at Stefan nervously, shaking his head quickly. No, no I'm in control! I swear it! he insists. He is weak, his connection to this world is still fragile and unstable. I have him contained now. But don't you see? I know he's dangerous but we can use him! I already have seen into his mind, we can use that information! We can stop Shae! he sounds excited.

In answer to Raknesh Raina frowns. Knocking him out is wise. I'm sure I can make a sleeping drought once I have the supplies. Until then a cruder method would be in order... she winces apologetically. She then turns to Fin. Now, how are you my friend? He put you through hell and I want to make sure he didn't leave a taint on you, how do you feel?

During this time Halek rushes to Raknesh and hugs him tightly, tears running down his face. Your arm! I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry! I was afraid! I should have done more! he sobs the guilt evident on his little face.

WIth Raina's answer Raknesh turned to Prizzard.
"If you don't mind..."

He winced a bit as Halek nearly collided on him and tried to reassure him.
"It's normal to be afraid. Should there be a next time, you will be better prepared. It's the harshest, but also the quickest way to improve: confronting your fears, one step at a time.

We knew this was a dangerous mission and that there would be causalities. Especially since we encountered to many unexpected bumps along the road."

He looked at his wound for a bit.  His people trained hard on improving their mind and to overcome physical weaknesses, but this would require quite a bit of work...

Fin Smiles at Raina's concern, "aside from feeling like I drained an alehouse by myself, I should only need some rest to recover. I feel more like my old self than I have since joining up with you folks."

Setting the head if his weapon on his shoulder, he speaks seriously to Jett, keeping an eye on him. "You'll want to allow this to happen.." Pseudodragon will land beside him and inject more than a few doses of its sleep venom into Jett. At any sign of resistance aside from normal reaction to the stinger, he'll get another bludgeoning from the man-bear.

Raknesh: Halek nods shakily and doesn't let you go yet. I will try to be brave. I will try he sobs. Loden comes forward and pats you on the shoulder. That was very brave of you man. I'm quite impressed by your self sacrifice though I am sorry it came at such a price. Will you be able to function?

Fin: Raina smiles at your words. From what you've been through you could probably do with a real ale you poor thing. You handled yourself well, most folk would have been torn apart keeping such a beast inside you. From now on take care with treasure in the temples eh? Though I can't think of anything worse you could run into then you already have.

Prizzard: Jett listens and nods, grateful that it is to be sleep venom and nothing more painful. He thankfully seems to go down easily, slumping to the floor unconscious.

Everyone: Raina watches the scene looking suddenly tired. Well I don't think we're going to be able to be rid of him tonight. It requires full strength and a great deal of concentration and I don't think any of us have that at the moment.<Royalred> She glances down at Raknesh's severed hand, covered in swelling cysts and pulsating in a disturbing way. <Royalred>I hope you don't mind but I think we had best bury that. It's past the point of saving I'm afraid, though I may have means of helping you if I can puzzle out a few things.

The tiny dragon curls up on Jett and leaves its stinger lodged in. "He'll keep a constant sedation until we're ready again. Raknesh.. that was a bold move. I'm sorry you had to suffer such a loss.. that spell seems very dangerous."

And this is all I can ask of you, Halek he added.

To logan he showed a tired smile. It has always been my mind I used as a weapon. This has not changed
And to prove it, he materialized his mind blade and shot at the center of the door.

"I'll get rid of it," Tanzy offered at Raina's suggestion of burying Rakneshe's hand. Using her cloak she scooped the thing up, being very careful not to touch it and headed quickly out to find a place to dispose of the hand.

Yes, he is more dangerous then anything you have faced and will be worse if he gets anymore strength in him. It is good that you have him sedated Prizzard though I don't know how long it will work, his limits are beyond me right now. It seems there is much to do and not enough time or strength to do it she sighs. Indeed you are all feeling drained from your involvement in her prior attempt to exorcise the man from Fin, it will be a bit before you're ready for a second try. No doubt Halek's father anticipated this. Raina looks grateful to Tanzy for disposing of the arm and disgustingly as you carry it you can feel it pulsate and throb and it's hard not to gag. Fortunately there are ample places to bury the thing and it is easily rid of.

Loden looks relieved that Raknesh is still able to function. I am glad to hear it man though I fear much has been taken from you already. No one would blame you if you were to back away now he sighs. At this Raina pipes in again. Actually, there may be something I can do about that...but it will be complicated and I would need help. It won't be perfect but you would have an arm again...

Alison keeps with Althol, happy to let those more experienced in dealing with this malady make the plans.

"There is no reason for le to renounce. Even less now. Simply said Raknesh.
As Raina intervened, he looked at her with mixed feelings not exactly sure what she meant by 'not perfect'(one's imagination could make you fear much in that prospect)
"Well, I thank you for the possibility, but it must not slow us down."

"I feel we may have some time.. I expect that having her powerful servant expose himself like this, we may be outside of her reach. She's either desperate or over-confident, it seems.. Is there any way we can capture this 'lord' instead of simply bamiahing him? Seems he could be a useful prisoner." The familiar shifts position just before the butt of Prizzard scythe 'taps' Jetts temple heavily. (non-lethal coup de grace) He then reverts to human form. "Also, it may seem a bit trivial compared to recent developments, but my familiar has given his name: Sonnenixxus.  He prefers that we use it."

It is a combination Halek sighs, looking at Jett's prostrate body warily. My father always did think too much of himself though he has enough power to warrant such an opinion. As for trouble, it doesn't matter how much Raknesh, we are going to fix you he sounds determined. And I wouldn't trust my father if we can help it. It doesn't matter how useful he is, we need to end him as soon as possible, though I know that's not doable at the moment. I don't even want him awake if we can help it.

Raina nods at this approvingly. Yes, I agree with Halek. He is not someone I would want to deal with in full power and even as we speak he is regaining it. If he were to waken... she frowns. In the meantime we need to make a plan for poor Raknesh's arm. I have an idea but you may not like it. We need to find a cemetery...

"I'm not sure I want to go that way" said Raknesh at the mention of a cemetery,which brought many horrid thoughts about ghoulish  or skeleton hand.

"I have to agree with you, as useful as the second arm would be, I have my doubts about necromancy, considering our opponents. And it's.. a corpse part." His face shows a small bit of disgust. "Maybe a construct if some sort. Maybe that crystal psionic practitioners keep buying. Or something more basic, like clay or iron." (No idea what the real plan is here, but I think a metal skeleton 'fleshed-out' with deep crystal would be pretty cool)

Fin goes a little green in the face at the thought of replacing Raknesh's arm with part of a corpse.

ooc: Oooh that would be cool Prizzard!

Raina looks amused at everyone's hesitations. A construct could work but honestly, being the daughter of death himself I have my strengths in certain places. There is no need to fear necromancy when done properly and if we do go with a corpse hand, not only will I be able to make it look good, I may be able to enhance it to our advantage. Of course if you would rather have a useless lump of arm instead that may be arranged she shrugs with a half smirk. It is clear she is in favor of the corpse hand but she waits for Raknesh to determine what he really wants.

Meanwhile Fin, you are feeling quite invigorated after your ordeal. Unusually so actually. In fact you can't remember the last time you have ever felt so good. It is puzzling to say the least...

"What do you have in mind, exactly" asked Raknesh.
"I don't want to have something that would scare people, or something that doesn't look 'alive'"

"Scaring and enslaving is more of her father's deal then hers."  Stefan opines while keeping his eyes on Jett

"Thanks again, Stefan. That blood made the spell far easier to figure out." He keeps his eyes and primary attention on the issue of the missing arm.