Oz pondered the answer. Geode was an independent being. He did as he willed. The creator was never really a hostage to begin with. Ever since that fight at the citadel he had been floating about one location in the Guild or another. There was no doubt the others kept a tab on him whenever they could. For good and bad Oz never really cared to. He was rather innocent at heart and still felt the megalomaniacal creator had redeeming qualities despite his blatant threats otherwise. Oz was indeed naive. 

    [color=violet]"I was a little busy getting pincushioned and smashing holes through walls."[/color] He flashed Jeff a goofy smile. [color=violet]"My thoughts: Geode found an alternative to his original plan."[/color] He stopped at that vague hint.