I doubt it would come to that, Ennaris. Riftwatch has been headquartered in Kirkwall for years, and we’ve built up goodwill with the city. People here, specifically, already know we house a bunch of freaks and weirdos and rifters.

[ but above all, he’s pragmatic, and there was a logistical question being asked. ]

But if for some reason it was absolutely necessary— yes. Sure. I’d do it for you if I had to. Our eluvian network gives you options; it’d be practically easy to vanish to another city or country overnight. Hell, perhaps you could still work for Riftwatch but headquarter yourself elsewhere.

[ his voice is calm, hopefully steadying, straightforward: ] But my ultimate point being: don’t catastrophise. The rifter Head Healer before me did blood magic. If he wasn’t caught and run out of town, I’m sure you’ll be fine.