The clock strikes one.

I mean, it just kinda popped out while I was on with my day! I will admit, it was and is still feeling terrible, but I think I can manage!

...I could take a look at it anyway. Just to make sure.

Fine, fine, fine! Doctor’s orders! I get it!

Sounds good, doc!

I mean, it just kinda popped out while I was on with my day! I will admit, it was and is still feeling terrible, but I think I can manage!

...I could take a look at it anyway. Just to make sure.

Fine, fine, fine! Doctor’s orders! I get it!

I mean, it just kinda popped out while I was on with my day! I will admit, it was and is still feeling terrible, but I think I can manage!

...I could take a look at it anyway. Just to make sure.

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

I see. And are those holes where the, uh, anachronisms come from?

I don't know sign language. And this hood obscures a lot of my vision. So not really.

O-okay. I don't know what you mean by that but okay.

Was there anything else?

I- I guess there isn't anything else I can tell you. You know, empath powers being so hard to describe and all. It's really a lot more than just a number...

...did you come here purely to say check if I was okay and say "my powers are similar to yours"?

No, no. Don't leave without bringing a clock. Bring one for Inky, too.

Oh. Thank you! I definitely know how to use a clock!

Just pick out anything you think looks nice that isn't on my workbench and doesn't look like it's currently being assembled.

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

I see. And are those holes where the, uh, anachronisms come from?

I don't know sign language. And this hood obscures a lot of my vision. So not really.

O-okay. I don't know what you mean by that but okay.

Was there anything else?

I- I guess there isn't anything else I can tell you. You know, empath powers being so hard to describe and all. It's really a lot more than just a number...

...did you come here purely to say check if I was okay and say "my powers are similar to yours"?

No, no. Don't leave without bringing a clock. Bring one for Inky, too.

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

I see. And are those holes where the, uh, anachronisms come from?

I don't know sign language. And this hood obscures a lot of my vision. So not really.

O-okay. I don't know what you mean by that but okay.

Was there anything else?

I- I guess there isn't anything else I can tell you. You know, empath powers being so hard to describe and all. It's really a lot more than just a number...

...did you come here purely to say check if I was okay and say "my powers are similar to yours"?

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

I see. And are those holes where the, uh, anachronisms come from?

I don't know sign language. And this hood obscures a lot of my vision. So not really.

O-okay. I don't know what you mean by that but okay.

Was there anything else?

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

I see. And are those holes where the, uh, anachronisms come from?

I don't know sign language. And this hood obscures a lot of my vision. So not really.

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

I see. And are those holes where the, uh, anachronisms come from?

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

...I do not reckon they're that similar. My visions are not part of my ability, they are holes in time itself. I simply know how to find them more consistently than other townsfolk, who might stumble over them as strange premonitions.

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

Just time. They say it can heal all wounds. But um. Anyway, I know last night was pretty chaotic but I think I can remember... you can see things other people can't see, right?

Occasionally, yes.

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Sorry to hear that. Are there any clock-based solutions that can alleviate your struggles?

That's okay. I like not being noticed sometimes.

As for your question, I'm doing great! Better than ever! How about you?

Let's start with the cheese room!

It’s honestly very funny right now! Do you see them? Innkeeper’s trying so hard to be a dove without resorting to costumes, it’s unreal!

You don't find it sickening anymore?

Nope!

Oh, my! That’s a whole lot of cheese! At least if no one’s lactose intolerant, we have a feast in case of a famine!

Truly. Collecting and tasting cheese has been one of my passions for a long time.

Sounds very interesting! How’d you get into it?

Well, there wasn't really one thing in particular. When growing up in an aristocrat family I naturally got introduced to many facets of the intricate world of cheese, and I always did enjoy it.

That’s cool!

So pretty…

And it’s still so small compared to the others… makes me wonder how old the rest of these trees are!

Well, the oldest one is as old as my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, Baron the second.

Well, no. My ancestors did not all have their first child at, what, seventy? Though it is about four hundred years old.

When my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather, Baron the first, built this castle, he decided that for every Baron after him, a tree should be planted the day they were born. It's a beautiful piece of art, don't you think?

Yeah, very beautiful! I bet the Barons before you are very proud of this family!

I'm sure they would be.

Man, I’m almost jealous of all of the cool stuff you have! I would love to live like this!

You're welcome to stay as long as you'd like. I appreciate the company.

Oh, thank you!

Baron stares at the trees wistfully. Visiting the garden has seemed to put him in a particular mood.

It’s still so pretty… I wish I had a garden like this! I wonder what you do for entertainment around here! I bet it’s more fun than what I have to do, even if what I see is still pretty funny!

The Baron isn't really listening. He has walked over to the second smallest tree, and sits down next to it.

Is this your dad’s tree? I like the color of its leaves…

My mom's. ...yeah, it is pretty.

Oh… I wish I could grow a tree like that. What’s your secret?

I don't really have any secret in particular. I just... water them. Give them some fertilizer if they look down. They only really need a lot of care when they first start growing... so she told me, at least.

Oh! That’s good to know! Thanks!

The Baron is thinking about something, but he doesn't know if he should say anything. Are they good enough friends to vent?

What are you thinking about?

...Fourteen Barons before me. All well-respected, kind people. And then there's me. Evil. A crook. Alone, the last one of my bloodline. ...no hope for there being a sixteenth.

Not like I haven't tried. But since contracting with the Dark One, nobody seems to stick around for long enough. Such is the fate of being evil, I guess.

Look on the bright side! There are still people here who respect your decision to be evil!

...yes, the evil team.

And you have me!

...yes, you are part of the evil team.

And being evil has so many benefits! You’re not confined to the rules of society!

...true. But as established, it isn't great for the dating pool.

Maybe you’ll find someone eventually! You never know until it happens!

Mrrrrkay.

There! I think I have a working design now.

Then… we can… starrrt?

No problem. Damn, I'm good at this.