voice; [un: sprite bulb]

[bearshermark]

Ah... I just want to assure anyone who might be concerned that I'm not missing.

[Hendrik, mostly, but other people who might have noticed that he doesn't appear to be with the caravan today]

I know where I am, and I'm uninjured. I've gotten one of Fox's tattoos, so if that changes, it'll become apparent.

[Because that's not at all worrying. He definitely doesn't sound nervous and a little stressed.

Metal rattles, like shifting chains. Another sound, akin to burbling liquid. Oh look, a distraction]

This is also going to sound strange, but I think the tar I've been working to collect has been following me? It doesn't seem like anyone else has noticed, but it's now taken the form of- of.. well, a tree.

..I've touched it, so I don't think it's an illusion, but I don't know what else to make of it.


[ooc: alluding to these shenanigans though El will be reticent about his (temporary) captivity to avoid stirring potential conflict]

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[lancifolium]

[ A sigh, then– ]

I'll leave it be then. But later, over tea? Has your new companion tried to help?

[bearshermark]

[He laughs, a little strained]

Practically had to beg his patience. It's very begrudging. Pretty sure he thinks I'm being stupid, but.. well, I don't know what else to do.

[lancifolium]

I meant your tar tree friend, but it is comforting to know someone else is as ready to sort this matter out as I am. Really Eleven, say the word and I'll help you.

[bearshermark]

Oh. Thanks. I just don't want another battle, but.. well, we'll see tomorrow.

Anyway, my tar tree friend doesn't seem keen on helping. I guess it's nice to have something that kind of looks like Yggdrasil to keep me company, though.

[lancifolium]

Another battle? [ Everything he lets slip just paints a grimmer picture for Lily, who is fully pacing around her tent at this point. ]

Why do you suppose it shaped itself like Yggdrasil? Do you think it wants you to trust it?

[bearshermark]

[Stars, he needs to stop talking.

It's okay, Lily, he's just being held captive my the lord of an undead army. Everything is Fine]

Ah, maybe.. if it wants me to follow it, I guess that would make sense. Unless it can lead me to this world's equivalent.. but I doubt that's its purpose.

[lancifolium]

[ She has questions, questions and concerns. ]

As do I. Would you follow it, if you could?

[bearshermark]

[Rueful]

Cautiously, with arrangements. I've been reckless enough.