[ Thancred's inability to manipulate aether hardly bothers him these days. His skills have always laid elsewhere, even before Lahabrea's invasion and Y'shtola's spellwork had left him incapable. He's been able to compensate with assistance from his companions when needed, and he does not begrudge Urianger being so perturbed by his missing power.

It sounds as if Urianger would prefer to find lodgings away from the castle sooner rather than later, and Thancred is not at all opposed to that plan. If anything, the idea invigorates him, as he lifts his arms up above his head for a moment, as if readying for this next task. While he isn't certain if he has enough saved up to cover the living expenses, there's no harm in investigating it now that he knows he'll eventually have someone else to help cover costs.

Unless Urianger opts to not look for work. He would no doubt be able to keep himself occupied with research alone.

Thancred's arms fall and his head cants to one side at the admittance from Urianger. He smiles and shuts his eyes for a moment, shaking his head. ] The feeling is mutual. My first thought upon seeing the library here was reflecting upon how keenly I felt your absence, and Y'shtola's.

[ After a pause, he reaches out for the loaf that had been left by the edge of the bath, frowning as he realizes how familiar it seems. Where had Urianger even found this? His eyes flick back to him. ]

— And when it comes to privacy, there is yet another place we can go. Have you heard any mention of the Horizon?