Heavenfall

"Our knowledge of what lies beyond the very edges of that realms touch is known about to others though. It will be important to get the assistance of the Nezumi, who have lived so close for so long. They may have faced that which has already escaped, or heard things coming from the pit itself."

Reiko looked over to Shinjo for a few moments, remembering the vision from the discussion with her so long ago, before looking to the others again.

"In my vision, all those years ago...everything rises from that pit, that portal. It will be heavily guarded, either on our side or on the realm of evils side. I will try to learn more, but first hand experiences will be more vital than anything."

"I agree," Shinjo said, nodding. "The Nezumi - if they agree to deal with us - will be our greatest asset in knowing what's down there. I mentioned we will be attempting diplomacy with him. The Nezumi prisoner held here is the son of the Chief of the city we'll be visiting. That... could be good or bad for us."

"I trust he is no longer a prisoner if we are going to try diplomacy with his people?" Saruko asked. She didn't really know much about Nezumi or their ways, but starting with one as prisoner didn't seem like a good opening for her. Unless they wanted to strongarm them a bit more...

"Why was he a prisoner to begin with?" Reiko asked with a small frown.

"I've heard that he has been held by the Seidou to guarantee peace with the Nezumi," Yoshitsune Nori volunteered. "There had been...bad blood between those tribes before. Though, I imagine he could be released as a gesture of goodwill...?"