"My hypothesis was wrong." The Sage looks a little downcast. "I shouldn't keep you here any longer. Thank you for your help." At that moment Mathea hurries back up the cliff back. "Where's Ylva?" she demands, breathing hard. "Is she here?" "She went out a bit after you did," says Magistra Colle. "Why?" "I can't find her anywhere. Arvid said we need to stay near the cove for when the ship returns. She might have fallen and hurt herself..." Mathea looks really worried. "She'll be fine," Magistra Colle says. "We'll all help look for her." Inric pushes himself upright. Whether or not that was meant to apply to him, it wouldn't hurt to get a little way away before going back to the Great Library, and if he does run across the girl, he can tell her to head back.