It was a pity that spending a lifetime, or a couple depending on race, running between worlds does ruin the idea of optimism. Were she only a few thousand years younger...and not a shaman. All of this would be easier.

"I don't think a plea without promise of aid to elements will do much good." At this point she's not even trying to shoot him down. He's useful to bounce ideas off...to a degree. "And again, is there anyone we know who can communicate with trolls? If we don't it's ultimately the same as being out here by myself."