It's true there seems to be a bounty more mages here than I imagined. When we can scrounge up enough coin, I mean to seek out someone to help.

[Which isn't to say he isn't doing nothing, but it feels awfully a bit like he isn't. Or isn't doing enough. He's a bit bitter about having to work for meagre coin again, like he's only just graduated from the academy.

Alas. It isn't Estinien's problem, and he was enjoying his moments among the vines only a short time ago.]

I don't think you should put any energy in lamenting that it wasn't you coming through with a swift rescue. I'll take mercy wherever I can get it. [He moves closer, patting Estinien on the arm. He must be having a rough go of it with so much guilt on those rather broad, delicious shoulders.] I can't claim to have any such noble cause, but I'll be glad to aid you, even this far, if I can.