[He jumps at the innocent sound (and feeling quite silly for it immediately right after) and opens the locket to see that there was indeed a notification from the Elf King himself.

His fascination by the magical brilliance of such an object is dampened by a heavy dread settling in his chest.]

So logically if someone is not here then it will show nothing... It's no wonder I thought it broken or myself mad for daring to believe in such magic. [His tone is lighter, trying to find something about this situation humorous. He smiles weakly and shakes his head before straightening up again.]

May I ask you a question?