He descends the tower in silence, the dwarf between them, musing on what he has just heard.

Why under heaven would his friends have left him to wander alone if he is so at risk of falling asleep anywhere at any moment? It makes no sense to him, none whatsoever.

Lan Wangji shakes his head at the foolishness of some people and starts back with Geralt to escort Gaspard safely to the hut.