[ His expression softens. He can't sit idle in Thorne while war is still looming on the horizon, but he doesn't want to give Viktor more reason to worry. That's part of what this offering is meant for.

Kyle opens his palm, producing a small vial with dark, red liquid. His brow furrows. ]

Some of my blood. [ His gaze shifts from the vial in his palm to Viktor again, frowning. ] I don't plan on going missing - but we never know what's going to happen next. Blood can find blood, if you ever need to find me - for whatever reason. It should work with tracking spells here.

[ Thorne's, at least. But if the Free Cities has an equivalent, he's sure Viktor can figure it out. He's the one that helped find everyone last time.

Kyle raises both eyebrows. ] And if you still have it whenever you find a way to leave, maybe you'll use it to come visit me sometime.