"I must admit, I am happy to hear that." Essek still had the beacon, and what better place to study it than in that room. Carefully, of course. Patiently. But at least he wouldn't be interrupted by Mollymauk.

Eyes flickered along the village, peering for anyone that could be suspicious as they lacked something so vital. He did will the heart itself to bring the person who it belonged to them; would that grant him a sin? Perhaps. But he only wished to return the heart to them, so it was gray, hazy line at best.

The castle walls loomed over them, and he was unbothered to walk inside.

"What would you have our rooms look like?"