[There is a moment of seeming indecision, as Carnelian looks between Hendrik and Jasper. The magic of the island churns through hopeful wishes and thoughts of dread before an answer forms.
"I was alone, insofar as you are both busy with your tasks. Hendrik, you are often among the guard detail for merchants shuttling wares further into Heliodor, now that dangers have lessened. Jasper, you are coordinating the scouts and drafting construction plans for a camp closer to the castle town's ruins."
Hendrik stares, unable to rein in the rudeness of the action as he absorbs the implications of what the man is saying. Were they rebuilding? That meant--
"...I take it, from your surprise, that this is all news to you."
Hendrik chokes on anything resembling a reply, having to take a moment to collect himself.]
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"I was alone, insofar as you are both busy with your tasks. Hendrik, you are often among the guard detail for merchants shuttling wares further into Heliodor, now that dangers have lessened. Jasper, you are coordinating the scouts and drafting construction plans for a camp closer to the castle town's ruins."
Hendrik stares, unable to rein in the rudeness of the action as he absorbs the implications of what the man is saying. Were they rebuilding? That meant--
"...I take it, from your surprise, that this is all news to you."
Hendrik chokes on anything resembling a reply, having to take a moment to collect himself.]