[SE] Life's a Beach

We learned that they want Ascended upgrades, the dragon said, thoughtful as he chased the idea down like a fox on the scent of a tasty mouse. They might follow the Ascended to get them, but they'd have no reason to chase any others through the portals... at least, from what we currently know. Always subject to change as new books were found or the gods dropped fresh breadcrumbs for them to scramble after.

That vague sense of a brow raising might make it through the bond at the mention of time 'before' and 'time spent together.' It hadn't looked like 'just' a friendly kiss from where he'd been sitting, now that he thought back to it, but who was he to say? It seemed another uncomfortable topic they shouldn't linger on, so he happily turned his attention to the windchime - or was it a sunchime? It's perfect! He enthused, gratitude washing through the bond as he dipped his head to nose at it and send the captured stones to clicking and clacking. Thank you so much, Sunjata! I hope the stones you've found today will help you finish your gift as well. The dragon beamed down at the merman, pleased beyond measure at how well the day had turned out - and now they would be ready for the Midnight Party with stylish gifts!

{Finished for Jigano}