[Vulpine Imperial Outpost]

Much scurrying around is in progress... So exciting! A chance at last to put their skills to use! Too bad for Katrina and Caroline, though: doesn't look like there will be any call for tanks this time around.

[Hospital]

Komatsu is taken away and subjected to acts of medical care. It is not entirely pleasant, but at least his arm will be fixed!

[Koi World]

Kenji winces

Eaten by a dragon at their own wedding? Ouch... sorry...

Feral dragons can be scary.

Well... Mom's really a dragon and Dad's really a Celestial planar traveler. And because both Mom and Dad can shapeshift...

The poor little guy is now quite thoroughly embarrassed.

[Path to the Temple]

Oh, yes! Thank you so much.

But the speaker is not yet visible.

Meanwhile... The ball is smooth and warm, pleasing to hold and inviting to look at. Very inviting... compelling, even. The shiny black sphere seems to beckon and encourage and lead one down into it's comfortable dark depths.