[ Lucifer is being dramatic, as usual. Istredd is completely fine.

Grumpy, but fine.

Dissatisfied, but fine.

When talking about running away to Aquila, he had painted the beach concept as one that could be fun, but in reality he is not a fan of them. Istredd has brought one notebook with him in case there is anything of interest here, although he doubts it. (He's being cynical. There will be plenty to take notes.)

He has made it the entire trip so far not commenting on how they didn't ask for Borrel. Or thinking about Hayle. It is much more likely his thoughts are twisting around to problem-solving. How is he going to get them to Hayle? How to persuade Anastasia? ]

Okay what do we talk about if not conspiracy theories?

[ He breaks the tension, see he can actually talk about something other than Hayle, it is possible. Istredd has the drink and he knows logically what people are supposed to do in these situations, but this is not normal for him. He sniffs at the drink and doesn't have any yet. ]

Almost a year for me here and there are still many blindspots in my socializing skills.