( A — star. Of power, of energy, of sorcery.

He suspects — a transport facility, not unlike that of the beacon. Crackling, devouring energies, and the ability to leave... 'a lot of space between us and them.'

His eyes slant, curious, assessing. More and more, the magic of the people around him both bruises and entertains him. He is curious, intrinsically — and wary and knowing. )

So be it. ( And, tentatively, he walks in. )