[ Sebastian had been keeping his distance from Silco, at least in a sense. He was never far since if his master called, he wanted to be able to respond both quickly and using the least amount of his now limited energy. But as Silco had briefly mentioned wanting to pursue one of the secondary hourglasses, well. He thought it wiser to accompany him on that sort of venture.
Not that it was anything strange, he thought. Sebastian had made his helpfulness and dedication clear, so he didn’t imagine there would be any question raised for this alliance. As he strove to project, Mr. Michaelis was simply helpful to all. Of course.
As they approach, Sebastian’s rather neutral smile turns into a little frown as he nods in agreement. It’s not all that different from anywhere else, but to his sensitive nose, the air smells just a bit more stale. ]
I believe you are correct. If not it, then certainly something else.
[ He casts a glance to the sunbeam frozen in place and cants his head at the oddity, but it’s just a passing curiosity. The display case down the hallway is much more notable, and without hesitation, he walks closer. Inside the cabinet is… a block of wood. It’s finely hewn (at least, in Sebastian’s opinion), but otherwise seemingly unremarkable to be in the case. Yet when closer, there’s a detail that provides a good indication that this might be what they’re looking for.
Along the glass are hairline cracks that seem to be in the process of moving, but stopped along the way. One piece is impacted and shattered inward by… a small ball, from the looks of it. He looks down the hallway where it curves out of Silco’s view, and indeed there’s an Atirat child frozen mid-realization of their mischief. It prompts nothing more than a thoughtful “huh” from Sebastian. ]
I suppose we may as well continue breaking in rather than pick the lock at this point. I assume that is it?
[ It... sure doesn't look like an hourglass, but maybe it's behind it? ]
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Not that it was anything strange, he thought. Sebastian had made his helpfulness and dedication clear, so he didn’t imagine there would be any question raised for this alliance. As he strove to project, Mr. Michaelis was simply helpful to all. Of course.
As they approach, Sebastian’s rather neutral smile turns into a little frown as he nods in agreement. It’s not all that different from anywhere else, but to his sensitive nose, the air smells just a bit more stale. ]
I believe you are correct. If not it, then certainly something else.
[ He casts a glance to the sunbeam frozen in place and cants his head at the oddity, but it’s just a passing curiosity. The display case down the hallway is much more notable, and without hesitation, he walks closer. Inside the cabinet is… a block of wood. It’s finely hewn (at least, in Sebastian’s opinion), but otherwise seemingly unremarkable to be in the case. Yet when closer, there’s a detail that provides a good indication that this might be what they’re looking for.
Along the glass are hairline cracks that seem to be in the process of moving, but stopped along the way. One piece is impacted and shattered inward by… a small ball, from the looks of it. He looks down the hallway where it curves out of Silco’s view, and indeed there’s an Atirat child frozen mid-realization of their mischief. It prompts nothing more than a thoughtful “huh” from Sebastian. ]
I suppose we may as well continue breaking in rather than pick the lock at this point. I assume that is it?
[ It... sure doesn't look like an hourglass, but maybe it's behind it? ]