Family Helps

> Family, even distant, can be very helpful.
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## Summary

Yuuto notes that the bait idea holds some weight but it would be better if everyone went into the sewers. Adrian Tanlaial and Princess Abigail mention that they need to think. Olwen Edgeworth suggests talking to Fierna again but at the mention of it, Seven hides under the table with Ray and Uttu. Abigail brings up another lead with a student she's tutoring, a drow and decides to take Flint and Seven with her. Adrian agrees to talking with Fierna and goes with Olwen to pick up the special scrying orb. Hoshimi then decides to check up on Caius with Yuuto, Sybl Indrax and Ray while also talking with Olwen's captain. Ray is tense but relaxes when the group mentions no magical healing is used at the hospital for the last 15 years.

They split up with Hoshimi sending Yuuto to Olwen and Adrian's team to keep an eye on them. Adrian nudges a vase and slightly tilts a painting in his mother's room. However he is caught by Merylwind. Adrian gets her back by saying that she was right about the harrowing and leaving her briefly. Adrian eventually shows her his notes and Merylwind is stunned. Olwen helps Adrian summon Fierna and Fierna is happy to see her godkids again.

Adrian starts by mentioning how Arpolian was killed but got a last second redemption. He also brings up the symbol of the broodmother which Fierna confirms. Adrian then brings up his notes which concerns Fierna. Adrian then asks about the blood wars but Fierna wasn't present for it. She mentions that her father didn't like how judgy the angels were about how the original devils of Baator did thier job. Adrian then asks about the chalice of Heironious and apparently it was found in Diz and taken to Mt. Celestia. She does mention that Dispater may have a plan in the works to get the chalice back. Adrian then talks about the primordial runes and asks if Asmodeus was called a red swan. It gives Fierna a laugh but says no. She does mention that the chalice was a source of Dispater's power which Adrian recalls in one of the stanzas on the runes, however it had to be replaced. She talks about the angels Barachiel, the ruler of Lunia and leader of the divine messengers; Pisis Sophia, the ruler of Solania (called a blue hippie by Fierna); and Zaphkiel, the leader of the Hepdomad. She mentions that the words that are capitalized could be referring to god-like figures but Adrian is on the right track with his hypothesis. Fierna also mentions that Merylwind is looking for Adrian's approval to Merylwind's protest.

Adrian then asks about Feronia and Fierna mentions that she sent a devil on it already and he'll come to Adrian directly once he finds out. Adrian then asks about the Illithid creation underneath Directian. Fierna can't help on that front but kisses both of her godkids on the forehead. Olwen then tries asking about if she has other family out there but Fierna mentions that the Edgeworths may be the only ones left. Just then Adrian remembers the key that Julia found and asks Fierna about it. Fierna says it may be from a level lower than hers. Fierna then leaves after making a remark at the cute boy Yuuto, because she's incredibly busy.

Olwen and Adrian talk about thier encounter and mention that Merylwind can help. Adrian then asks Merylwind for help and mentions how Jalerom Tanlaial's death hurt him the most. Adrian has a heart to heart with his sister about how he fears the inevitable future/change and how Merylwind was upset when Adrian left. Adrian apologizes for 'abandoning' his family and Merylwind reveals his twin fortune in the harrowing. Adrian simply hugs her saying that he'll try to stay in contact in the future. Merylwind leaves to think with Yuuto following her at Olwen's request. Olwen then asks what she can do to help Adrian and all Adrian wants is to help when the Illithid creature attacks. Olwen hugs Adrian from behind before they leave to rejoin the others.

## Notable events

* The party splits up into three groups
* Merylwind learns that Adrian's harrowing was correct
* Adrian Tanlaial summons Fierna with Olwen Edgeworth's help
* Merylwind is revealed to be looking for Adrian's approval
* Merylwind and Adrian make up