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[rescuethatprincess]

[Colwyn is in a bit of a quandry. While it is not beyond his ability to comprehend the jumping of worlds, as the Beast's dread castle does just that, he is rather confused and consternated to be experiencing it for himself. He has lost his band of merry men, as well as his mentor, and now finds himself in the middle of a quest with no idea in which direction to turn next.

The only thing he can really think to do is find himself a seer.

So that is the task he takes up, approaching the various and sundry residents of dear Burby with a regal and a single question:]

Where may I find a seer?

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[element_wizard]

[Alec is as Keldar described and is currently doozing outside his shop in a lounge chair.]

[rescuethatprincess]

[...Well. Pointy-eared and terrible fashion sense it is. Colwyn gives the man a thoughtful look before... ducking in to the shop to poke around...]

[element_wizard]

[He does not have terrible fashion sense... okay yes he does...]

[The inside of the shop is like an antique store gone mad. There's brickabrack from all over the place. Weapons next to books next to clothes next to jack-in-the-boxes next to mystical looking jewelry.]

[Alec appears to not have moved from his position outside.]

[rescuethatprincess]

[Colwyn isn't interested in stealing anything, just in investigating. Not that he has much right to, as he is not a wizard of any variety and wouldn't know something useful if he did see it unless it had a blade.

...But weapons are always good...]

[element_wizard]

[Lots of blades! Some of them are a bit sparkly in a weird way.

The door jangles form the bell as Alec comes in.]

Hey. Do you need any help with anything?

[rescuethatprincess]

[ Woops. Colwyn turns with a boyish smile, hands crossed loosely at the small of his back. ]

I was directed this way in search of a seer.

[element_wizard]

[Cute guy! Well, best see what he wants. He hopefully wasn't planning on stealing anything from a wizard's shop, now was he? Alec has turned people into penguins for less.]

Oh? by whom?

[rescuethatprincess]

He informed me his name was Keldar.

[And while he was slightly suspicious of the man, this guy sure looks a bit mystical and magical, so he is tentatively reserving judgment just yet.]

[element_wizard]

[Alec has an amazing poker face at times. He doesn't even blink at the bard's name and the irritation it causes.]

Ah. The little rat.

And what did he say I could do for you?

[There are very few things that Alec couldn't out mystical or magical... like unicorns... he's got the shtick pretty well down.]

[rescuethatprincess]

[Colwyn merely smiles at the description, though there is his own sense of irritation if he has been mislead.]

I've been waylaid from my quest and was looking for a seer's guidance.

[element_wizard]

A questor! How fun. I haven't seen one of those in ages.

[He peers at Colwyn curiously.]

[rescuethatprincess]

[Fun is not the word he would use and he holds back the rush of indignation that is unbecoming to a man of his station.]

My bride's life is at stake, the entirety of our kingdoms.

[If you could totally stop making light of it.]

[element_wizard]

[Yes. Yes. Been there. Done that. Was on both sides of the equation. Honestly getting rescued is a bit embarrassing, but that's neither here nor there.]

And now you're stuck in a strange place with no visible way to get back to them.

So. What do you want me to tell you? That you'll get back to them? Or how will you get back to them?

[rescuethatprincess]

Yes.

[Seriously. Yes.]

And where the Beast's citadel will next appear.

[element_wizard]

[Alec rocks on his his heels for a moment, staring up at the sky thoughtfully.

Should he go all mystic on the guy?

Should he not?

Oh, decisions. Decisions.]

You are in a land where time has no meaning and in a place where the Citadel cannot reach. As long as you are here, your quest is as unmoving as a mountain. Frozen and waiting for you to return.

[How was that?]

[rescuethatprincess]

[Oh well. He had suspected, at least, that he would not be able to reach the Black Fortress. The rest is a bit...]

...Lyssa will not be harmed?

[Just for clarification because that is definitely something he needs to check.]

[element_wizard]

Her state will not change as long as you're here.

[Because he has NO fucking clue what state Lyssa was in when Colwyn got here. So, bet hedging!]

[rescuethatprincess]

[ She's alive. But captive, a prize for the Beast. Colwyn's eyes close for a moment, the first time he's shown just how tired he really is. The travel has not been easy. He is not relieved for this detour, only that it will not cost Lyssa her life. ]

Very well. [ He murmurs, eventually. Lifting a hand to rub across his eyes. ] What are you owed now?

[ He hopes it's nothing he'll have to climb a volcano for. ]

[element_wizard]

[Oh right. Payment for information. Alec hasn't a clue what to ask for and he wasn't actually thinking about asking. But there were rules. He didn't actually provide much information...]

A favor at some point?

[rescuethatprincess]

Certainly.

[He's not surprised by that request, just a bit wary about what he'll have to give up in the end.]

[element_wizard]

[He nods.]

I'm Alec, by the way.

[It won't be anything horrible. Alec isn't that mean.]

[rescuethatprincess]

Prince Colwyn.

[Here is some flourishey bowing.]

[element_wizard]

[Alec feels like he should have bowed. Ah well.]

Pleasure to meet you Prince Colwyn. I hope you like it here in Burby.