Well, if you decide to, I'd be grateful for it. [He says even though he can barely read, but let's cross that bridge when we get to it.] Others too, I bet. Sort of help us get a handle on things quicker and skip all the obvious questions.

[The dream had helped — he still remembers it, cool and pale in his mind, touched by Zenith and Meridian's differing ideals. But Tyki is not trusting of strange dreams. Without Road, it's more difficult to know what is true and what is not. Speaking to the people of Kenos is a surer path.]

Horos, eh? So those who started there have a bit of an advantage over us novices at this, with the Shards and all. But when you say fought... You mean on opposing sides of the Factions? I was wondering if actual violence was going to be involved somehow. Had any close calls yourself?

[Looks can be deceiving, but to Tyki, this man appears only to be an unassuming butler.]