[--and then he raises his eyebrows in response to her dramatics, shaking his head as if trying to dismiss all of this. He knows he's right, though, that the pearls are the safer bet (mostly because he doesn't want to put himself into a situation with bees), so as soon as she's in agreement, off they go.

A lakefront is also not a location that's very conducive to him as a person, but at least they're aren't bees. He proceeds slowly, appreciative of the fact that Hilda keeps pace with him--it gives them plenty of time to talk about the current situation.

Of course, he has many opinions.]

Different in that they don't take money? Yes.

[He might be joking, though of course he's feeling the general lack of technology, with magic as a replacement. Viktor wonders if this is what going to Thorne might be like.] I'm unfamiliar with most supernatural creatures. It's difficult, not to be a bit suspicious.

[Solvunn's cult wanted the summoned for their unique connection to the Singularity. Who is to say the fae are any different?]