It had taken him some time to reach Abaven’s border, especially now that he had to skirt around so many borders. He’d taken it for granted that Ashen was right in the middle of everything and, before, he could just cut on through. Now it was honestly a pain in the neck, but he wouldn’t complain. He had other things to worry about, after all.

As he toed the border, Raijin took a moment to collect himself. He didn’t anticipate Theory being angry with him, but he also wouldn’t blame her if she was. They weren’t close, more acquaintances, but she was still currently his leader and would be treated with the due respect. Finally, he raised his head and released a call for her.

Speech

She answered his call belatedly, her breath steaming in the newly chilly fall morning air. "Well met," Theo said, dipping her head for a moment to greet the warrior-professor. "I suppose you've called me for a reason, yes?" The Headmistress sat before him. The Rapids droned on quietly in the background, a constant musical soundtrack. Surrounding the pair were newly frosted fall leaves, glinting in the sunlight. The season was turning into that splendid last stretch where things weren't yet uncomfortably cold, but you could begin to see winter's thin fingers taking a firmer hold on the land.