[PQ] ghosts in the machine

Loren had stared at the notices by Kaimana and Oia’i’o for a long time, expression blank. Finally, the Launceleyn sighed. Gathering his spectacles, his amulet, and his companion, he made his way out to the Stonesong. While he walked with quite a bit of trepidation, Astra was downright ecstatic, however, to be exploring the Greatwood. He’d been neglecting her of late, he realized with a great deal of guilt, and he gave her a gentle rub before she bounded off to peer curiously at everything in their path. Arriving just in time to catch the tail end of Oia'i'o's comment, he tilted his head at her. "Why do you need Abasi?" There was something wary and protective in the summoner's question, even though his eyes were dull. However, the luxere immediately trotted up to the children of Rae. LOREN Not quite an open book