Private Message to Rodolphus Lestrange

[alt_lana]

Rod.

There are markings at this layer!

They're just resolving now to the point where I can make out what I think are variants on two runes: raiðo and tiwaz. I think they've improvised changes to them, but I don't know what that signifies.

I'll stay until you're back--or really I could stay until we finish, if it looks to you as though that's likely to be tonight: I'm not in any rush to get home. Are you able to come have a look?

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[alt_rodolphus]

Lana - as I had anticipated.

I also had anticipated we might run into raiðo, the traveler. Tiwaz is less welcome.

Are you familiar with its role in the Norse Edda? It is connected to the veneration of the god Týr. In Gylfaginning, Týr's bravery is exemplified by his willingness to have his hand chomped off by Fenrir in order to bind the wolf with the Gleipnir.

I suspect the improvisation you see is a result of blood magic. It's good that you're in no rush to get home. We may be in for a long night.

I'm retrieving a package that must be handled on foot (our traveler friend may be lurking in this one, too), otherwise I would apparate back directly. Please do wait for me.

[alt_lana]

I'll be right here, Rod. The markings are coming clearer all the time. And something else. Very faint so far.

To tell truth, I feel a little breathless about it all! But I'll watch closely and be ready to report when you arrive.

[alt_rodolphus]

You have a good eye for new developments.

Breathlessness is natural when it comes to anticipation of this magnitude. Indeed, it is to be expected.

Now, is there anything I can bring you while I am en route?

[alt_lana]

Oh, I don't think I could eat a thing, sir, if that's what you mean.

I've pulled all the sources on the runes. Sobering, all of it.

[alt_rodolphus]

Sobering, is it. Fortunately, I am not far off now. Coming directly.