MTG Salvation

**Much following occurs!**

Shalin approached the fountain, looking around to see what else was nearby, whether it be wildlife, more of this hedge maze, or anything that would lead them closer to their quarry. "I've never seen water this color, Nervada...I doubt it's safe."

**She turns to find Nervada sticking his hand in the water**

Nervada - "That's a good point!"

**Whoah! He should hav- waaaait a second! Nervada suddenly remembers his bro's lecture on eating stuff. Namely, how you should avoid obeying incredible desires that come out of nowhere even when it comes to food. Especially when it comes to food. But he reaaaallly wants to drink this water. It is clearly going to taste amazing! Compromise!**

Nervada - "Hey, Shalin, do you have a summon or something that could try drinking this water? I'm pretty sure it's delicious. You can just feeel it."

"You know, come to think of it, keeping one around for a defensive purpose isn't a bad idea." The girl manifested a winged serpent around herself, the excited creature slithering around her body and down her arm before hovering near her. She gestured toward the fountain, seeing if it was willing to test the waters for them. She crossed her fingers, hoping she didn't send the poor thing to its death.

Nervada - "Hrm... do ya have anything we can carry liquid in?"

"Sadly, I do not," Shalin replied. "I hope the poor thing's okay..." she let out a sigh, shaking her head at herself for letting Nervada talk her into possibly poisoning the poor thing to death.

**Nervada looks around the area for any other paths to take, much like Shalin did a few moments before. He'll have to come back for some of this water later.**

Nervada - "Ha HA, hello Angel statue! Are ya the speaking sort of mystery statue?"

**He walks up to the marble sculpture**

Nervada - "A startling lack of discretion! Hah, that is to say I've been following the mysterious suggestions of old men, rocky dogs, and energetic elven maidens. I am also open to listening to mysterious statue angels, if you have some task or other that's not a boring 'get out' sort of thing."

**Nervada mentally notes that following the instructions of mysterious old men continues to be a surefire way to have a fun day. If only he knew where hung out. Is there an old folks home for mysterious old men? New mental note: Look into homes for mysterious old folk.**

Nervada - "Now THAT'S what I'm talking about! Where is this prize?"

Shalin turned around, then rubbed her eyes to make sure she was seeing clearly. Nervada appeared to be talking to an angel statue with a mind of its own. Then again, most people thought she was a weird one. She listened in on the conversation, keeping to herself for now.

Nervada - "I see today's theme is "mystery"! Alright, how do I leave this part of the garden?"

When Shalin turned back around to face Nervada, she looked puzzled. "Any idea what it was talking about? The time, maybe?"

Nervada - "HAH! The fountain of incredibly delicious yet probably deadly water is our first opponent! Shalin, hold it off while I see if mysterious statue angel can be moved!"

**The Half-Garr casts strengthen and empower before turning his words to action.**