Misha was sitting in the garden with a pair of binoculars, watching one of the Ancients set up an experiment that was supposed to help gather divine energy so that the youngest and laziest of them, who were still possessed of Immortal Quality bodies, could advance into the higher realms.
This place had an abundance of divine energy, but it had a will of sorts, so absorbing it into the body took effort that those who were least concerned with advancement didn't care to make.
Nyarla was supposed to be meeting her in a few minutes as well, the Ancient had said she was going to bring Misha a present to celebrate their ten-day friendship anniversary.
Arguing with Nyarla was pointless. She would do what she wanted anyhow, and now that Misha was linked into the collective consciousness, Nyarla could sense that she was actually excited to get a present.