[ He studies the words, turns them over in his head for awhile. It is true Cadens likes its little cogs and machines powered by what they call New Magic. But they also aren't idiots. And he knows they have powerful mages of their own. No machine can perform the Summonings. If they wanted to hide their tracks, it would be simple. That much, he's certain of.
Then again, what does it matter now? Once cities start burning, there's no stopping it. Makes no difference who may or may not be to blame. ]
Be careful. The queen likes her tests of loyalty.
[ And then: ]
There's a mage. Red hair, green eyes. She holds some rank. You may find her more restrained.
[ Whether that means anything right now, he isn't certain. Things may have changed since. He doubts any mage will be open with their displeasure with the crown's actions. But he does know she set him free all those months ago against the Queen's orders. The information's worth holding, in any case. At least he can trust Thancred won't do anything rash. He hopes. ]
Worry not, I have no intention of making my displeasure at this turn of events common knowledge. It is clear that at least right now, dissent will earn us little more than a long stay in one of those cozy cells.
[ Or worse. After what Thancred has seen, he wouldn't put much of anything past the queen and her followers.
However, hearing that there is someone here in Thorne who might be sympathetic to other points of view is certainly interesting. ]
I will keep that in mind and remain on the lookout for her.
[ Assuming she hasn't already been punished for her views... ]
[ Starting to fill again, are they? The cells were fairly empty last time he was down there. Only a matter of time before that changed, and a murder in the castle's walls seems an easy reason. ]
I will endeavor to do so. And send Jaskier my well wishes.
[ The hour is late, or early depending on how one looks at it, and Thancred has confirmed the safety of those Summoned who matter to him. It's time to crash into bed, finally. ]
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Then again, what does it matter now? Once cities start burning, there's no stopping it. Makes no difference who may or may not be to blame. ]
Be careful.
The queen likes her tests of loyalty.
[ And then: ]
There's a mage.
Red hair, green eyes. She holds some rank.
You may find her more restrained.
[ Whether that means anything right now, he isn't certain. Things may have changed since. He doubts any mage will be open with their displeasure with the crown's actions. But he does know she set him free all those months ago against the Queen's orders. The information's worth holding, in any case. At least he can trust Thancred won't do anything rash. He hopes. ]
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[ Or worse. After what Thancred has seen, he wouldn't put much of anything past the queen and her followers.
However, hearing that there is someone here in Thorne who might be sympathetic to other points of view is certainly interesting. ]
I will keep that in mind and remain on the lookout for her.
[ Assuming she hasn't already been punished for her views... ]
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Keep me informed.
[ He'll do the same. ]
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[ The hour is late, or early depending on how one looks at it, and Thancred has confirmed the safety of those Summoned who matter to him. It's time to crash into bed, finally. ]