Three hours have passed. It was not enough but adequate amount of time for some to calm down, some to talk their issues out, and some to calm down their relatives.
And Hafiz received his horse that he was usually scouting on, with special dispensation from the City Guard Commander.
Prince Aliberti returned to the Hall of Pillars, after everyone in his 'entourage' has been recalled. The reason was simple - they were going on another 'trip. Royal Priest, and his apprentices, visibly tired, have went alongside Prince Aliberti; and there was a green-haired youth as well.
"Allright. I've talked with my Fat- I mean, the King, and he was pleased with our actions and recovery of the shard... I've also paid my respects to the late Grand Alchemist and met his, uhhh, adequate replacement. She will conduct research on the metal tube along with Royal Priest's apprentices. Oh and this green-haired guy here-" Prince unceremoniously nodded toward Noel.
"He will go with us. Rashida has been recalled to her tutoring, so he will replace her and also take notes of our journeys."Noel Schoech is in!The apprentices stepped forward and gave Irios a new staff, while Chance received a thick tome infused with magic flames.
"I've asked the royal armorer about some equipment and this is what he could procure at the moment."Irios receives Heal staff!Chance receives Elfire!
"We here in the palace shall try to establish, hmmm hmmm, a magical link between us and your group. If done correctly, it shall maintain a stable relationship between the time here and there."
"Mullah explained it to me earlier; it means that if we spend three hours in the world we visit, so will three hours pass here."
"That's our theory... even if there will be difference, hmm, at least it won't be two weeks. Hopefully, a couple hours of difference."Prince Aliberti took a deep breath and then rubbed his forehead. He was visibly tired, but it seemed he wasn't going to take a break yet.
"So... everyone's ready? If someone wants to stay behind this time, I won't stop them."