Istredd is surprised by the physical gesture but he goes along with that too, and even leans down a little to make it easier for Thancred. He's not as tall as Urianger but it's still more comfortable if he leans in.
"Yes," he says after a moment of awkward adjustment. "I plan on looking through the records in the old ships and there is a bookshop that apparently has many historical texts about the navy." Istredd knows they are currently in pretend-conversation but this is also the truth. He gets into research mode when he is anywhere that has texts he can glean something from. His memorization ability has been used a great deal by him over time, and added to the library.
He knows Thancred is getting to a point so he is waiting for it. Normally Istredd would simply do a sound spell to give them some privacy, but he doesn't know how closely they're being watched. It could make them seem suspicious if mages are watching and see the spell. He'll feel more confident when they regularly visit, less eyes will be on them.
"Kyle let me know the details of the negotiations, this is the result. Blueprints to enhance the navy." And they can see that would be why Thorne is celebrating. "What I'm curious about is that technically Thorne can go around the coast to get to the Free Cities, and they will, but I'm wondering if this is something Solvunn should be more concerned about." Being how close they are.
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"Yes," he says after a moment of awkward adjustment. "I plan on looking through the records in the old ships and there is a bookshop that apparently has many historical texts about the navy." Istredd knows they are currently in pretend-conversation but this is also the truth. He gets into research mode when he is anywhere that has texts he can glean something from. His memorization ability has been used a great deal by him over time, and added to the library.
He knows Thancred is getting to a point so he is waiting for it. Normally Istredd would simply do a sound spell to give them some privacy, but he doesn't know how closely they're being watched. It could make them seem suspicious if mages are watching and see the spell. He'll feel more confident when they regularly visit, less eyes will be on them.
"Kyle let me know the details of the negotiations, this is the result. Blueprints to enhance the navy." And they can see that would be why Thorne is celebrating. "What I'm curious about is that technically Thorne can go around the coast to get to the Free Cities, and they will, but I'm wondering if this is something Solvunn should be more concerned about." Being how close they are.