[Right after Basch's call, Penelo is a bundle of energy rushing about to collect her things and preparing to travel. She's trying to keep a cool head but her worry hasn't escaped Lironath who is sitting bolt upright, eyes swirling with alarm. The firelizards aren't much help as they too are in a terrible tizzy after being snapped awake mid-snuggle. Once her belongings are in order and ready to go, there's a bit of business she needs to address, but quickly. She's responsible enough to realize people are going to be more than a bit upset if she up and vanishes on them, so she'll need to leave notes.
...but that means couriers and sending her fussy pets on deliveries. Her eyes fall on her grimoire and she sighs. She doesn't like it. She doesn't like that it leaves her private life open to everyone to read about. She especially doesn't like not knowing who is seeing what and when. But. It is arguably the fastest way to leave messages with everyone, since she still doesn't know who does and doesn't have a phone. With a heavy and grudging sigh, she grabs the wretched book to scribble a general note for Vaan, Reks, Adelle and Mjrn.]
I was called away to Archades. Something's happened to Larsa and I need to get there as soon as possible. I'll do everything I can to help him, so don't worry about me. Vaan, can you look after Lironathand the fireli- and Sybaris? Aion's being pushy and insisting on coming. I should be back soon and hopefully with good news about Larsa. Don't forget that Lironath needs to be bathed and oiled in the morning. Her oil's in the blue jar on the shelf. If I'm not back by tomorrow night, she's due to feed the day after. You can take her out to the desert to catch a cockatrice or two, but no more no matter how greedy she gets. I don't want her getting Thicktail. Reks, I'm so sorry for rushing off so fast when we just got you back. I'll make it up to you, I promise.
Love, Penelo
P.S. Vaan, please try to stay out of trouble.
[With that business settled, she slings her satchel of medicines and a change of clothes over her shoulder. It takes her several more moments to calm Lironath and the firelizards from their frenzy of worry, and then to get one smug Aion settled on her shoulder for travel. Time is slipping away from her, and for all she knows from Larsa's life, and her impatience for the silliness is wearing on her temper. Eventually the little fair is squared away and the hateful grimoire stashed in the satchel as well. Not like the stupid thing would let itself be left behind anyway. Without wasting another second, she makes directly for the Gate Crystal, with a Teleport Stone already in hand ready to go.]
...but that means couriers and sending her fussy pets on deliveries. Her eyes fall on her grimoire and she sighs. She doesn't like it. She doesn't like that it leaves her private life open to everyone to read about. She especially doesn't like not knowing who is seeing what and when. But. It is arguably the fastest way to leave messages with everyone, since she still doesn't know who does and doesn't have a phone. With a heavy and grudging sigh, she grabs the wretched book to scribble a general note for Vaan, Reks, Adelle and Mjrn.]
I was called away to Archades. Something's happened to Larsa and I need to get there as soon as possible. I'll do everything I can to help him, so don't worry about me. Vaan, can you look after Lironath
Love, Penelo
P.S. Vaan, please try to stay out of trouble.
[With that business settled, she slings her satchel of medicines and a change of clothes over her shoulder. It takes her several more moments to calm Lironath and the firelizards from their frenzy of worry, and then to get one smug Aion settled on her shoulder for travel. Time is slipping away from her, and for all she knows from Larsa's life, and her impatience for the silliness is wearing on her temper. Eventually the little fair is squared away and the hateful grimoire stashed in the satchel as well. Not like the stupid thing would let itself be left behind anyway. Without wasting another second, she makes directly for the Gate Crystal, with a Teleport Stone already in hand ready to go.]