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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jbear" data-source="post: 6102276" data-attributes="member: 75065">His memories of the recent encounter with the Barkburrs flash before Wat's eyes the moment the dryad lays her smooth hand upon his forehead. His companions see his legs buckle but she catches him with her other hand, keeping him in on his feet effortlessly, though it is clear he is no longer holding his own weight. The contact is brief though to Wat it is terrible as he is forced to relive the loss of those dear to him once more. As the dryad allows him to sink to his knees, a warmth begins to flood through his body and his anger and frustration evaporate like morning dew beneath a hot sun. When the feeling subsides only calm remains as he now knows what he must do.His companions meanwhile only see the invoker on his knees, eyes closed, head fallen onto his chest, like one in mourning or perhaps prayer. The dryad looks at them both, her eyes coming to rest on Zuri. "You have stumbled across a most vile creature. One that infects and possesses seedlings. I have been unable to deal with this blight ..." Her hand rests gently on her belly and you notice there is a slight swelling. "I am in a fragile state and cannot risk the infection spreading... But as I have told your friend ... Wat ... If you act swiftly, there is still hope for those who have been turned. He has already taken the first step in destroying the Burr. You must destroy the other as well. At the core of its trunk, if you dig down, you will find a small pod. The nectar inside this pod, rub it upon your friends and the process will reverse." Sadness mars her features before she continues. "There will be enough to free only two of your friends. I am sorry. I know this is a terrible choice that you must make ... Go quickly. but please, return. I would share words with you about the man you seek."With a sad smile she steps back into the tree. A moment later Wat is back on his feet ...[GM] I was unsure how Wat was going to react. As he is obviously upset and being aggressive I needed to know if he was going to allow the dryad to make contact with him. If he had reacted aggressively it would have mattered.[/GM]</blockquote>

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