Todd says, “Sounds to me like Alison is squaring this out safe as she knows how for you. And if you keep running from what might hurt you… you can lose what you hold near.”

The scene fades out as Ryybyn replies, “…yeah. You’d know better–”

Cut back to the crystal ball. Flynn looks into it excitedly over Alison’s shoulder, “You see twinbyn? Where she at?”

Alison sheepishly answers, “…seems my familiarity with Ryybyn is more hindrance than help.”

Across the table filled with books, Lutz offers, “I will contact the inquisition and have them search the census for frost elves living in the imperial capital.”

Alison says, “At least Kolya must be having as much trouble as us.”

Alison turns when her name is called to see Ryybyn walking up from the hallway. “Hey, Alison? Can we talk?”