[ Thancred shakes his head at the question. He hasn't been to Solvunn or the Free Cities, but his understanding is that the number of Summoned who have actually crossed faction borders are few and far between. He's already a rare breed for having seen as much of Thorne as has. ]

I have not, but a good friend of mine is there. Himeka, if you've met?

[ His guess is that Himeka knows most of the Summoned in Solvunn, at least in passing. She's the sort of person who would be pleased to meet someone new each and every day, always eager for novel experiences.

Thancred's made the circular border of the sun now, and so he reapplies paint to his brush and works on filling it in. ]

I have heard that the people of Solvunn put their faith to old gods. If there's truth to that — [ and that seems to be the case, based on what Himeka has told him ] — then that might explain the feeling you're having.

[ There's nothing wrong with a bit of suspicion, in his opinion, and he gives a small shrug at her next question. ] I try to pick up jobs in the town outside the castle, to stay busy. Being cooped up in such a lavish space isn't exactly my preference, but it is what it is.