[With Jaskier having began to firmly settle into his new, er, body, he's much more willing to go outside and lose himself in the joys that the city has always offered. There's a newfound confidence in the Aeternae strength -- one he's now tested with Geralt and found anything but wanting.

It's while he is at the tailor's getting several holes added to his clothing (for new, various parts) that he receives the message. Of course if it's Alice, his heart flutters, but as soon as he reads it --

He curses. Shit. Not Karin. He'd only just --]

Alice, of course. I'm near the shops, but I'll come get you.

He promises the tailor he'll return, scurrying along Aefenglom's roads towards the home she once shared with Karin. I can be there soon. When was it? This morning?