( Urianger offers a stiff nod. )

'Twas mine intent to make myself useful here. Castle Thorne boasts defenses lacking in Nott, and the people here hath already endured many hardships following the attacks.

( The fact that it put some distance between himself and the other Summoned? Well. Even Urianger can't claim it to have been pure coincidence, but he really had wanted to help. Sequestering himself among the bookshelves would be to undo the work he's done on himself since Moenbryda's death; he wants to take action, wants to support his friends and help those in need as actively as he can. )

If there is aught I might do to assist them, I would.

( He takes another sip of mead. )

To that end, I shall remain here in Nott.

( A beat. )

But I would ask thee to keep me abreast of the situation should thy attempt to reach Himeka prove fruitful.