[ That too would be the worse case scenario in Cassian's mind. Sidwell had already shown he had few qualms in exerting force if it meant order. The former queen may have been moved by her emotions and volatile as a result, but controlled power and restraint were probably more dangerous in Cassian's eyes. All the more reason to get River out of Thorne as soon as they were able; Nott at least was an acceptable alternative.

And more importantly, it wouldn't put too much distance between themselves and the other Summoned they were leaving behind. ]

If there's illegal teleportation to the Free Cities there could be something to Solvunn.

[ But whatever the means, whatever the cost whether it was gold or something else, Cassian knew he'd pay it.

The tension he had been holding in his shoulders loosens for just a moment at Istredd's touch and his words. ]

I'm not going far. I'd tell you to come with us but I know you turned down others who asked you to do the same.