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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[bearshermark]

I'm unharmed and not in any immediate danger.

[unswervingcompanion]

Where are you Luminary? Stop playing games.

[bearshermark]

I'm not; I'm trying to keep the peace. Please, Hendrik. I promise I'll tell you exactly where I am if I'm endangered.

[unswervingcompanion]

[That got an almost feral growl because he wasn't supposed to let anything happen to the lad.]

Peace with who?

[bearshermark]

[Woops. Might have said too much]

..Everyone.

[unswervingcompanion]

[He's not Jasper, El.]

I do not understand why you are giving riddles.

[bearshermark]

I'm not. Just.. please stay calm, and I'll call for you if I need you.

[unswervingcompanion]

I will give you a little bit of time. But after about an hour I am coming to look for you.

[bearshermark]

Unfortunately, you'll need to be more patient than that.

[A pause, then a quiet sigh] Please, Hendrik. This is my doing, and you're free to lecture me all you'd like tomorrow. In the meantime, I beg your patience.

[unswervingcompanion]

I will certainly catch up to you for repayment.

[And by that Hendrik meant he was going to train the boy hard.]

[bearshermark]

[He can't be sure what that entails, but whatever it is, he'll likely deserve it]

..Yes.