[ It's still incredibly vague but he's doing his best. ]
It's possible, yes. If nothing else, I think we'll need to keep our heads down for a while, until those behind the coup become distracted by larger issues. I don't expect we'll be able to return to the castle any time soon.
[ Oh he'd pay to be a fly on the wall to see him try and convince Yennefer and Stephen to play I Spy with him. Not that he knows Stephen, but you know. ]
you didn't ask for specifics
[ And then a beat later - ]
i appreciate that but it would be better spent looking after the others with you
I do think I'm capable of both. Once the dust has settled after all this, I'll be certain to clue you in. For now, though, the less you know the better.
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[ Does he acknowledge that this is stupid? Absolutely. But that's sort of the point. ]
and do you think leaving has made you three more trouble than its worth?
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[ It's still incredibly vague but he's doing his best. ]
It's possible, yes. If nothing else, I think we'll need to keep our heads down for a while, until those behind the coup become distracted by larger issues.
I don't expect we'll be able to return to the castle any time soon.
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[ Maybe that would help provide more clarity. ]
do you already have contacts in nott you'll be meeting with?
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[ He assumes they're underground. ]
I don't want to endanger anyone by relying on them overly much. I'll likely move from bed to bed for a time.
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more along the lines of a foundational part of a structure
who tipped you off then?
i assumed they would be the ones providing you asylum
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[ This is much harder when he's not there. ]
They are not, and how they came to know of this plot remains a mystery. Though I hesitate to tell you too much, in the event that you're questioned.
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...you can see why this is a game better done in person
i appreciate you looking out for me but it wouldn't be the first time i've been questioned
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Oh, is that so? And why have you been questioned, Cassian?
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[ Said like he's got some kind of stake in this. Which he doesn't. ]
for being at the wrong place at the wrong time
that's been most of the situations anyway
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[ Assuming that the others will even bother to play with him. He'll have to put on the charm. ]
That's delightfully vague.
Your experience with it aside, I would still rather not risky unduly endangering you.
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you didn't ask for specifics
[ And then a beat later - ]
i appreciate that
but it would be better spent looking after the others with you
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Once the dust has settled after all this, I'll be certain to clue you in. For now, though, the less you know the better.
wrap here? 💕
travel safe - we'll touch base when you're settled