New Responsibilities and a Parting

We turned Amara back from stone with the potions we had been given by Oba. We then started to look for a way to get this Mpeshi back in it's cage. Before we could find anything we were attacked by it though. This was our toughest battle here at the enclosure behind Oba's Wondrous Creatures! Eventually we did manage to knock it unconscious and drag it back into it's cage. Oba tried to weasel out of giving us a reward. We talked her into delivering this to Teacher Janatimo. With that we headed back to the Magaambya to heal. We still had half a day left, so after healing up we went to check out the help wanted board! We found 3 items there.
 
Testers needed from Chizire - adverse affects unknown
Party Time, again! - Need help setting up party - written by children
Experimental Combustion - new fuel for afterburner, need someone with chemistry expertise
 
Several people went to see Hybrim about his new experimental combustion. Gazzean in particulare enjoyed this challenge. Much fun was had by all. Then went to see Chizire about his untested potions. Orkbolt & Imryll both tried it out. They found that they were granted Darkvision, but felt like they had been poisoned. That wrapped up this day. The following morning Hybrim and Chizire delivered some thank you gifts to those who had helped out. Around this time we noticed that Amara was missing. Her room was left in a spotless state, with only the Crown of the Companion left laying on the bed. We went to see Teacher Janatimo. When we arrived we heard angry shouting coming from his office. Imryll leaned in to listen. He quickly was able to tell it was Oba, shouting in anger about how hard done by she was with our efforts in saving her animals. Gazzean knocked loudly, swinging the door wide. Once we could get a word in we managed to convince Oba that she was not as bad off as she felt. She finally left in a huff, but at least she left... Janatimo was glad to see her go. She had been yelling at him for about 3 hours by the time we arrived. We gathered up the items she had left for us. We told Janatimo about Amara's disappearance, but he had not heard from her either. He said he would ask around and let us know if we heard anything more. After a few days we received word that she had decided to leave, but that she would be welcome back if she ever wished to return.
 
"My dear pupil–
 
I have received word from Amara. It took longer than I had hoped however I can tell you that she is alive, well, and happy.
She chose to remove herself from the environment that was hurting her more than it was helping.
It truly breaks my heart to see such a promising youth pushed away by unfortunate circumstances however, we must accept this decision as it is hers to make.
If she ever decides to return here she will be welcome back with open arms and much praise for the service she has given the Magambaya.
 
—Teacher Janatimo"
 
A few days after that we received letters telling us that we would be graduating to the next level of the Magaambya.
 
"My dear pupil–
 
Once again, you’ve exceeded the Magaambya’s high expectations of its students. You’ve shown that you are ready to expand the scope of your connections and your magical studies, learning how magic and the world both shape each other.
Because of this, I am pleased to advance you to the rank of conversant. You will represent the school to the outside world while you continue your studies. This representation is significant, and it reflects the trust the Magaambya is ready to place in you.
It’s true that your advancement is unusually rapid, but your services and exploits have been unusually admirable. I, and many others, feel this advancement is long overdue.
Please give the following three invitations to any associates you wish to attend our small ceremony to commemorate your promotion. Join us at dusk a week from today. I’ll ask you to speak briefly about how you see magic being most useful in the world, so please think about that in the meantime.
I know I’ll be telling your tales one day.
 
—Teacher Janatimo"
 
We spent some time thinking on what we would say and what the future held for us.