Galant had long since put his book away, people were talking far too much for him to focus on it. He'd have to continue reading tonight. If he had time that is. Certainly people would want to hear his stories before they left. As it could have easily been the last time they heard them. Some of the stories were his own, others he had read in books. It didn't matter to them though, as long as it was interesting. The children especially liked his tales, because he spiced them up with a bit of magic. A little burst of Light here, a little breeze there, even Fire if he was feeling extra adventurous.

Galant had no idea what a scientific journal was, Gris didn't have things like that, but considering what the girl had said about it, it must have been something involving knowledge. It was nice to know that he wasn't the only one here seeking knowledge. Maybe together they could stop the treasure hunters from taking whatever it was they found. But it all depended on who lived and who died. Hell, they may not even make it to the end at all! They could all perish out there in the wilds. Which was why he was confused over the fact that some of them were so unprepared.

Finally it was time for them to go inside. The gates were opened and several soldiers stood ready to escort them. Certainly to make sure nobody wandered off and got into trouble. If Lord Cross wanted to see them, it was obviously important. Galant had met the man once before, on his first visit to the fortress. The man had been interested in the fact that Galant sought only their library and nothing else. The scholar has enjoyed a very...interesting conversation with the man. Since that time, he had been allowed to come and go from the fortress as he pleased. As long as he didn't cause any trouble.

Switching his staff to his non-dominate left hand, out of respect, Galant followed along behind some of the group. Finding himself behind the twins. It was tempting to mess with them, maybe turn them away from the adventure entirely, but the scholar had more control than that. And more intelligence. There was no need to lift a finger against any of them. There was enough risk of death on this adventure already without them turning against each other. Which was why the scholar would be keeping his guard up at all times.