[ He'd taken a shard's hands for the sin of touching; Emet-Selch cannot stop rolling that potential in his mind as he thinks about the little lordling groping at that which is not his. To take his hands would be nothing. At least then he'd learn not to touch what is not his, and if he didn't, well. The problem solved itself. ]
The lack of Ascians, I'd wager. To be clear - I do not mean to insinuate we did not cause trouble where it suited. But shepherding and ensuring the longevity of those on relevant shards was as much a part of duty as aught else.
[ Admittedly, just to keep the rejoining easier to manage, to make certain that there was still a world to rejoin, but the point still stands. The tomestone is set aside for the time being while he washes, lingering in the hot water longer than is necessary, loathe to get out into the chill air of the borrowed rooms. Less than eager to put back on the name and face of someone he is no longer, no matter how necessary it may be. ]
The easiest option, I think, would be for us to finalize our business here and leave for a spell. On our return - laden with useful items imported from far away, we would have less questions to answer about the acquisition of those goods.
A root cellar and concealed passageway within the palace? Were there any other locations?
My first inclination would be to assume that it was a convenience - often, those in power who do not wish to see the help will install them in their buildings. Breakfast would arrive without ever having to see or give much thought to those who made and delivered it. He seems the sort.
I would have an easier time exploring the root cellars than you would, if we are so inclined.
[ He has not been inclined to teach Viktor invisibility. The last thing he needs is for Viktor to grasp the concept so well he can hide himself from Emet-Selch. ]
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The lack of Ascians, I'd wager. To be clear - I do not mean to insinuate we did not cause trouble where it suited. But shepherding and ensuring the longevity of those on relevant shards was as much a part of duty as aught else.
[ Admittedly, just to keep the rejoining easier to manage, to make certain that there was still a world to rejoin, but the point still stands. The tomestone is set aside for the time being while he washes, lingering in the hot water longer than is necessary, loathe to get out into the chill air of the borrowed rooms. Less than eager to put back on the name and face of someone he is no longer, no matter how necessary it may be. ]
The easiest option, I think, would be for us to finalize our business here and leave for a spell. On our return - laden with useful items imported from far away, we would have less questions to answer about the acquisition of those goods.
A root cellar and concealed passageway within the palace? Were there any other locations?
My first inclination would be to assume that it was a convenience - often, those in power who do not wish to see the help will install them in their buildings. Breakfast would arrive without ever having to see or give much thought to those who made and delivered it. He seems the sort.
I would have an easier time exploring the root cellars than you would, if we are so inclined.
[ He has not been inclined to teach Viktor invisibility. The last thing he needs is for Viktor to grasp the concept so well he can hide himself from Emet-Selch. ]