Invitation

Twin sisters? Uh, no, I don't think I could possibly have a twin sister like that. And if that were true, why wouldn't she come find me herself-hmm, this must be a lie, so-

He received my hint, and twin sisters was the solution he offered?

Then who's the older sister and who's the younger one-uh, forget it. I really shouldn't argue over that. And I think I ought to ask what the Lord thinks of this-

A string of thoughts flashed through Neph's mind. In the end, she merely asked, "Did she say anything else?"

Arianna bowed again and replied, "I will be staying in Backlund. If there is anything you need my help with, please do not hesitate to ask."

As she spoke, she raised her right arm and opened her palm. Flecks of light lit up, deep yet brilliant, quickly tracing out a medal.

The medal was translucent throughout, as though cast from a black gemstone. It gave the impression that it truly existed when one looked at it, but would disappear when one looked away.

Arianna continued, "This is my Evernight Emblem. It possesses no characteristics or powers of its own. Its sole purpose is to establish contact with me when activated, wherever you may be in the Real World.

"If you require more direct assistance, speak the name 'Arianna' in Ancient Hermes as you activate it."

Well, well, this thing's ended up in my hands- Neph reached out and took it. She wasn't worried about anything being wrong with the emblem; after all, she was going to show it to the True Creator.

Watching her accept the emblem, Arianna continued expressionlessly, "Furthermore, the Goddess asked me to inform you that she has left an oracle for His Holiness. You may travel to Winter County and