To see her so changed by time, when so little time has actually passed them by, tugs at the Fool's heart. He and this woman may not know each other beyond their visions of each other's lives, but that is enough to draw real empathy from him, at least.

Devin's arrival causes him to start some, but he adapts quickly and turns his eyes back to Eitria. "The island," he repeats, bewildered, then presses, "do you know who separated you from your companions?" It is indeed only a matter of time before the Sentry swoop in to escort her away, and there are still so many questions he needs to ask.