closed.

[hornswoggle]

WHO: john + yseult
WHAT: Summary of content
WHEN: backdated to mid-august, post abomination
WHERE: the gallows
NOTES: nothing objectionable

There are certain gambles John wouldn't have made a week ago. But the rumors of Nascere had shaken loose some reckless impulse in him, knocked free entirely by the incident with the abomination. Reassurances aside, John is aware of risks that are going to need to be taken some time in the near future. Whatever the news they receive, Nascere is going to to be attended to and what that might require of John—

He can't predict it. But he can work to stack the deck in his favor, to seek some minor aid where it's found. If there are resources close at hand, why not reach for them?

Which is what brings him for the first time to Yseult's office as the day winds to a close, heat easing slightly as the sun falls. His entry had been punctuated by the low thunk of a wine bottle set upon her desk. Is it not customary to bring some minor gift when you're about to seek a favor from someone?

"If you have a moment, I have some need of your expertise in a personal matter."

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[hornswoggle]

At that, John leans back slightly in his chair. His expression is contemplative, gaze shifting past Yseult to examine the trappings of her office while he tries to consider what Madi might do.

"I don't know how to answer that," John says after a moment. "What I hope for is impossible to completely separate from what might happen."

Unspoken: If she can be found. If she's alive. He hasn't said as much to Yseult, doesn't feel the need to confirm any rumors she's heard.

"She'll make the best choice for herself, and for her people. If that means joining us here..."

A pause, one hand making a small arc in front of him. His head tips, looking at her. Had she arrived here first and Darras followed, or the other way around?

"I couldn't ask her," he finishes. "I assume that's a complication you can understand."