[ He settles the second bag over his shoulder, pulling up his hood before they step back out onto the lit street and letting Viktor lead. At a glance it might make him look like a manservant, which wouldn't be a bad thing. It's a little funny to him, too. ]

Nothing much. [ His mouth twists down at one side as that levity from only a moment ago slips from his tone as well. ] Just that I need permission to leave the castle for the next couple of weeks.

[ They let him leave for Nocwich this weekend which is all he really cares about right now. He shakes his head. ]

The guards are only doing what they're told. I'll have to speak to Sidwell.

[ To find out where he stands, exactly. ]