You thank the poor Jester, and tell him that you'll get him help from someone in the city.

You, your brother, your daughter, and your pet begin walking, taking things at a leisurely pace. Being stuck in a hole in the ground for the last two days has granted you an appreciation for the sun and fresh air, and as you stroll you watch Tamako and Hilde play.
They are chasing each other across the path and through the grass beside the road.

Hilde really seems to be getting into it, barking and running all fours like a natural. Tamako even manages to get her to play fetch with a stick she found. Commenting this to Kamiko she giggles and responds, "Fae can become lost in their roles, especially if they are trying to do so like Hilde is. That's why we... Err, that is to say half-fae and humans, are valuable to have on missions. That usually can't happen to me, and it can't happen to you at all."

You say you thought humans give energy or something to Fae when they complete their stories, and that's why you were brought along.

"Yes, that too. But SHR doesn't necessarily need to bring humans to missions. For instance, if a human wanders into a story then a full fae team can be sent to rescue them." Kamiko says.

As you watch your daughter play, you ask what is going to happen to her.

"You gave Tamako a role that is pretty close to what she is already so she probably won't change much." Kamiko says. "She'll turn back to normal once the story is complete, so don't worry. "

You ask what happens if a fae doesn't join in on a story, like Zul. As you ask this question you look around, and realize the small alien is no where to be found. You panic slightly, but Kamiko chuckles and continues walking.

"Don't worry. It looks like she couldn't resist playing along." Kamiko says, and then getting a little lost in thought says, "I wonder what role she'll be..."

You reach the gate mid to late day, and the city does seem to be straight from a fairy tale. The construction of the buildings is vaguely European, with odd and very colorful roofs. Some of them spiral into the sky, while others lay over their homes in a barn-like fashion, or slope and bend at curious angles.. A wide cobblestone roads splits the houses into groups, and the main one from the gate you followed seems to lead right to the castle.. There are only a few people milling about on the streets are wearing the same sort of clothes you are. You thought you might see other fairies around, but everyone here appears to be human.