Istredd had plans to go to Nocwich for only two things: to speak with Geralt and to see Louis. He brought a monster head to Geralt as a joke and gift, something that would amuse them, and also give Geralt something he wanted. They also had to check in to see if the new memories were across the board, if he and Yennefer got it at the same time. That entire thing is complicated and his feelings are still extremely raw from the surge of memories that flooded into his head.

He reaches out to Louis regardless and says he'll meet him on the bench with the sun ring. If it was anyone else, he might have asked for some time, but they have a different type of bond. And he knows that Louis is also suffering, considering Lestat is gone, and he told him about his maker in the Feywilds. He deserves to have someone follow through what they promised, so he ends up on the bench early, hands on his knees, leaning over, clearly lost in thought.

His bag of holding is placed nearby and there is strangely some blood on it, not only on the inside, but when he moved it, despite the containment. Louis might pick up on the scent. Istredd doesn't like the constant darkness of Nocwich, so he rarely stays here for long, but there is something peaceful about it right then. He twirls the ring in his palm as he broods.