"The situation is dire. We need to act quickly, there is no time to squabble about tensions between our orders." Malcus growled. "And I imagine your quest for eggs failed, seeing as the dragons have been dead for centuries." One of the other mages spoke up to the left of Valarran. "Please, this isn't the time." Cairo spoke with haste not wanting to waste time. The quietly spoke among themselves for a few minutes before they appeared to come to an agreement. They turned back to look at Umbra quietly. "Yes, this shall be a," Valarran paused momentarily, "quest of sorts." He finished. "We need to survey the situation, but we do not all need to go. Therefore you and Cairo may go outside the gates to find out what has happened and if possible, who is behind this. And that is our decision, if there are no objections from you then we shall be dismissed and you may leave immediately. If it means anything to you, this would be a great step forward for your order in gaining the acceptance of the magic community." The council stood as Valarran did. Cairo moved so he was standing a few feet from Umbra. "We can leave when you're ready." He said bowing slightly.