"That was always my impression. He's rather impossible to miss." While Kell is fully aware he's never going to match Jayce's level of energy, and honestly, those can be pretty tiring. He also considers himself very lucky for having met the man.

But it seems it is where his luck ends. He nods through Sylvain's explanation with growing dread. So this is where the large number, if not all, ended.

"I've heard stories about people going missing from Nott." That's just one side of it. "And how underwhelming was the reaction of the crown to find those missing people. I'd like to think they will put more effort in finding us."

But he's not holding his breath. Not for the Thorne crown. They have clearly demonstrated how much they care. Or rather, how much they don't.