Swamped

Our friends from the distant east have made us an interesting offer. We think you may wish to hear it, as well.

So here's a message from an unknown time, that a dream told you to expect. Why is it important?

Well, for one, the "distant east" is more than likely where you're headed. Which means whoever these "friends" are, they have a way to communicate with one of the richest merchant families in Kroska.

At least, they were when you left. Though if they're getting "interesting offers", then they probably still have considerable influence at whatever time this message was sent.

Beyond that, you're not sure what you can work out. Though, you notice that a sheet from a notepad has fallen from where the man out of time vanished. Must be from the present, and couldn't go back with him.

It seems to be in Resk's handwriting. A list of observations. One of them mentions Lou's birthday gift... hold on, his birthday was today, wasn't it? And several of the other topics are clearly from today, as well. Perhaps they all are.

Hold on, though. If this is all from today, then one of these topics doesn't make much sense.