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Loren just stared at Sunjata for a long moment, the summoner's expression incredulous. Then he shook his head, eyes a bit sad. ”How much of the world have you actually seen? The parts that are available to us." He tilted his head and gave the bartender a sympathetic look. "It does matter." The Launceleyn's tone was quite insistent about that fact. However, he sighed. "I know you've had your reasons not to go exploring. But if that's what you want, you can do it." He smiled, though it didn't reach his eyes and it was sad around the edges. "Just walk to the Spire and go through the portal. I know you've done it before. And if you need company, I'm sure there's many who'd go with you." He shrugged. Then his eyes narrowed. "But don't shackle yourself to Phoebe if you're just planning to leave one day. Neither of you deserve that." LOREN Not quite an open book