Visit the tower again.

You're found laying on a blanket actually atop the roof of the castle itself. Unorthodox, though there's a sensation of freedom about going where to desire, especially around this entire area you call your home. All within these walls is yours to rule, and those living here you care much about. Also, this time of the year is a little chillier even in such a warm part of the world, and it doesn't help you're up in the mountains, so it feels nice to bask in the sunshine.

Poof! Yin appears in a cloud of smoke nearby and curtsies politely. "Pardon me, Master. Are you still doing well?"

"Yeah." With a groan, you pull yourself up. "And about ready to go, I think."

"Ah, did I interrupt your rest?" She looks around distressed.

"Not at all. Can you do me a favour and fetch Eva, Niki, Amara, and Vivi? Tell them to meet me near the gates." And with that, you kick off the roof, activate your magic boots, and drift gracefully back towards the ground--breeze blowing back through your brown locks.

After reaching your destination, it only takes a few minutes for the party to arrive. They're just as excited as you are to get this over with, and just as rested. According to the sun, it's late afternoon now. There's still plenty of daylight left, however, especially with your handy method of fast travel. Thankfully your destination this time is the easiest so far, with Barkis' tower being out in the middle of a flat grassland.

Vivi speaks up first. "Will I really be of use here? I know I'm a mage, but I'm not exactly worldly, even given my age."

"You're an exceptional sorceress, Vivi," you respond. "And it isn't like Niki fits that bill either. That doesn't determine whether or not you can come on an adventure."

Niki nods. "The only magical thing about me is my personality."

"You should not have to be alone," Amara says with a smile. "Come with us. It is good to get out once in awhile."

"Well, if you insist," Vivi says with an excited giggle.

"So our destination is the tower of Lord Barkis," you reiterate. "Any questions?"

After they each shake their head, you hold them close. You're beginning to get used to moving this number of party members, but it's still exhausting. Thankfully there hasn't really been much need for exerting yourself otherwise. Though after this return trip, you'll definitely be out of jump juice for awhile. You're again relieved that your destination is not only an easy one to recall, but it also isn't all that far either. So you squat, pull back, and with a mighty leap, space stretches behind you until you snap through like a rubber band.