Botis was rather shocked by the news as well, he didn't really care that much for Rico but he did help them and he didn't wish him anything bad. And with him gone it was certainly going to effect Ciara, which is the last thing he would want.

Lucille nodded.

"Yes, I came here for your help. I might be an excellent traveler, but I have no idea how to save Rico from professional witch hunters." she looked to the ground, seemingly really worried about her boyfriend "Your knowledge of the witch hunter is greater than mine, and so I hear you even had encounters with the southerns. We both care for Rico... we must help him in any way possible."

Botis rolled his eyes. He wasn't sure whether Lucille was sincere or not, but why else would she want to rescue Rico? There was something more about her than meets the eye, but at this moment in time one shouldn't worry about it. Maybe it was something good that she just tried to hide for the sake of being normal. However focusing on Rico again.

"Rico is a dear friend of my mistress and I'm sure I can speak for her that we'll join you to rescue him. Where is he now?"

"The southerns will be here in an hour, he is packing his bags under supervision of his father. I don't think we'll be able to rescue him before he leaves... so it has to be when they have left." Lucille said.

"Sounds like a plan, right mistress?" Botis looked at her and gave her a wink. He then looked at Surgat and Cherub who were devouring the gingerbread "You two! Pack our stuff!"

The two rascals immediately obeyed the intimidating Botis and rushed to pack the usual stuff Ciara would take along on a serious quest.