Ascending Mount Bolis

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## Summary

It's chilly on the way to Mount Bolis so the party did bring out the blankets aside from Seven. Xaillen thinks of a mild annoyance as Adrian Tanlaial asks Viper Rhames about possible dangers on the mountains. The Lieutenant mentions wild animals or bandits could be a threat while Olwen Edgeworth asks if Rhames' squad knows where he is. Rhames says that he said to his guard that he's going out camping and the party comes up with an excuse that Rhames is seeing his old teacher after so long. Rhames also mentions that he'll check if any of the party's next of kin sent any mail when they get back. Olwen reveals that she doesn't want to mention her family too much while Sybl notes that he doesn't remember his family. Xaillen finds this odd while Olwen hugs Sybl. Adrian mentions that his sisters are his next of kin as Flint mentions that his father would often play music. Flint did pick up a few things from him as he has a wooden drum. As he begins playing, he mentions he does speak music which gets Adrian's attention. The party plays along with the music while Seven looks for any gryphons.

They arrive at Mount Bolis with everything being peaceful. Flint even bottles some fresh mountain air to Hoshimi's confusion. As it gets colder, Adrian asks Pikria Thymos to get some coats for them. Everyone bundles up with Xaillen explaining how putting on layers makes it hot while taking it off makes it too cold. He eventually is the perfect temperature as Pikria gets some food. Adrian wonders about Seven so Hoshimi gets up to her and promises to hunt with her when they stop. Flint climbs up too and promises that they'll find Seven's home. Seven feels better and talks about the previous night with Sybl. Hoshimi and Flint share Seven's concerns but don't say anything. Hoshimi does suggest sharing minds with her but worries that the plug in Seven's head may cause problems. Seven begins worried that she's bad because of what happened to her but Xaillen gives a comparison to a gryphon with a broken wing. Seven feels better and wonders if Sybl can help with her. Seven notes Flint's playing isn't as good as Sybls as Adrian looks over his sword.

Rhames sets up camp in a clearing where the school camped out. Rhames whispers to Xaillen to keep an eye on Pikria as they come upon the campsite that's been used often. Olwen remarks that Smokey the Owl Bear would not be impressed. After setting up camp, Xaillen goes out to get some air and Flint goes out to look for busted animal homes. According to him every one that's destroyed, he destroys one human home. Flint remarks to Xaillen later that he's actually looking for animals that need help. Xaillen wanted Raquel to come with them but Flint remarks it's safer if she stays home. They continue bonding as Seven and Hoshimi go out hunting with some dancing lights. Adrian puts some facts together about his sword as Olwen asks Adrian about what he learned on the trip up. Flint and Xaillen go over codes for attacks before returning to the group.

## Notable events

* The party arrives on Mount Bolis
* Flint and Hoshimi talk with Seven about her insecurities
* The party makes camp in Mount Bolis