Alptraum wakes up to Lilith and Tulani. Both want to see his hand. So, he shows it to them. It looks much as it did the night before, save for a 'gem' in the back of his hand and a slot for the spirit dagger. By Lilith's request he takes hold of his breakfast … a lizard. Only to discover the gauntlet can take over and /consume/ whatever it holds. This certainly freaks out everyone gathered. They also discover by inserting the knife into the gauntlet that Kaira can actively see and talk to them through it … a mixed blessing. The morning wraps up with a discussion of just what everyone is going to do next…