Narration(Kore): The night air is cool and fragrant with Christmas spices. For the truly urbane, sophistication and adventure is waiting…

Narration(Kore): … at a significant discount of price… between the many soft leather covers of the Revolutionary Bookstore on Imperial Street. No actual tramp-steaming required.

Narration(Kore): If one was really so desperate for adventure, it was best not spoken of, for there was always the possibility that the Evil Overlord would take notice

Narration(Kore): and captiously transport the prospective knight-errant straight into the jaws of a fire-breathing dragon.

Narration(Kore): Even in absentia, Vespasian Xander dominates all aspects of thought and behavior.

Makes me feel better about my obsession too, I suppose.

Narration(Kore): Three, maybe four weeks prior to the shipwreck are still hazy. I’d hoped I’d improve faster by now.

Narration(Kore): Fortunately, Rafe did not notice when I pickpocketed his cellphone.