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In Rome, in a hold, in a library, in a secret room, a cell phone buzzes.
Young man, you need to get back to Bergen. I'll send Gerd to get you - Anne Marie
An inaudible sigh, but he knew he could only play the 'Measles' card at school, and the 'Science retreat' card with Dad, for so long.
Gathering up his notes, he finishes compiling them into a 3-ring binder, including indices and errata. One section catalogs the current supplies, lists treasures and items of note. Another shows the names that Symon was able to glean from the worn tombstones and markers, for future research and paying respects. Lastly there is an expanded chart showing expectations of potential future needs, with notes as to whether these plans should account for trollish or other kiths. There is even a note about requirements for sugary snack cakes if 'current regent is planning to stay in perpetuity.' If it wasn't written so concise and neatly, one might suspect it was a snarky comment. Indeed, the carefully drawn out planning that advises on needs for specific kiths OTHER than trolls - it may be simply Symon being detailed, or a subtle reminder that an inclusion policy was promised.
The secret room is carefully closed back up, though in his recordings of his findings, there are hints that would lead a clever reviewer to find it. Possibly not Colton, more likely the promised Eiluned would catch the clues.
Having done what he can, Symon turns over his work to the Regent, and prepares for the return back home.