Istredd is not at all interested in big social gatherings, the fact that he has volunteered to take Kylo Ren's place in Rhy's Summoned events is a big deal for him. And it led to him exhausted and needing an introverted break afterward. Worth it, but a lot. So he truly has no interest in going to the Summoned announced event, and considering he suspects Cirilla and Geralt will be there, it seems for the good of his own life he should stay away. He has changed the outside of his domain to the tower he grew up in rather than the monolith, so it taunts her less.

But he does decide to linger in his tower regardless and Lucifer's followed him in so he's not alone but with the type of company that doesn't bother him. He spends a great deal of time with Lucifer and they never seem to get on each other's nerves, somehow. Istredd is currently on the second floor with books in front of him on a desk. He's by the balcony up there so not hidden. He's been trying to fill in some extra academic magic texts that he memorized from the Thorne library so more people can potentially get a look at them. It takes time but it is very useful.

"Do you know anyone in Free Cities? I could use someone with access to a library there to possibly trade books in Nocwich next time it's available."

Istredd has not branched out much and currently he's of the mind he shouldn't bother. But this would be useful. He speaks loudly enough for Lucifer to hear him wherever he's wandered off to.