Henry approaches and takes Ari's other side, his hand lower than Gabe's (purely out of convenience because he is shorter, you see). "What do you mean with working?"

"We must maintain a constant external 'pressure' on the Stone," Adria explains. "I had not predicted this, but in the twenty years since the Andariel, Duriel, and the Three were vanquished, their essences have... in a sense, grown to fill the available space. The asynchronous addition of Belial's soul is already beginning to cause an imbalance. In theory I could rebalance the essences within the Stone, but it would take a great deal more work than simply holding them in place until the Stone can be destroyed."

"Ah, is there anything we can do to help? If it requires active attention we can just transfer wakefulness to you and then you won't need to sleep."

"It does, and that would be appreciated. I have ways of going without sleep, but the less I must rely on them the better."

"Let us know when you need it then."

Does Fernando find anything remarkable in his sweep of the castle?

Depends what he defines as "remarkable." Does the unconscious body of the vizier they cursed to eternal sleep count?

Yes, because they need to uncurse him. Is the Vizier in movable condition?

He's lying in bed, surrounded by cushions.

Okay, probably better to just leave him there and gather the others to uncurse him.

He returns to the others and reports this.

"Oh, that guy. Yes, let's get him back in action before leaving the city to the wolves. I'll feel better knowing Caldeum is in supposedly competent hands."

"Also, purely coincidental thought: lets not tell him about the entire curse thing. Entirely, because he needs to focus on salvaging the town, you see."

"As you wish, but let's get it done, hmm?"

Thomas gives her a salute. And they set up the ritual to undo the curse.

The vizier wakes up, rubbing his eyes. "I- what in the world-"

He looks up at the two triplets. "Who are you? Why am I here? Last thing I remember, Hakan had summoned me to his chambers for some reason, and then... his eyes turned green, and... nothing more. What sorcery is this?"

"Belial was using Hakan as a vessel and was controlling you. Belial attacked the city with demons and meteors before manifesting himself. Li-Ming killed him a short while ago and then I found you sleeping after doing a sweep of the palace."

The vizier exhales sharply. "I- I see. I... do not wish to believe you, but if you are correct... I must take the crown before it is seized by pretenders." He rises from his bed and looks out the window, then smiles grimly. "It would appear you are correct. Do you intend to stay and keep the peace, or are you needed elsewhere?"

"The plan was for us to go help killing the other Demonic Lord, but we can get you contact with other people that can help you keep the peace."

"That would be appreciated. I imagine the guards and military were already compromised, so absent your aid I would have to rely on Westmarch, and they would build cathedrals before shelters."

"I can relate to your frustration."

That said and done, they will bridge contact between the vizier and the Elsewhere contingent. Also check on how Felix is doing.

Felix has mostly taking his time resting by means of helping the city's refugees. He is so great at resting.

The refugees appreciate it!

Once everyone's assembled, Li-Ming speaks up. "So, should we move on to Bastion's Keep, or call it a night?"

"I don't see why not."

The boys provide a chorus of agreements.

"Onward, then."

Li-Ming has never been to Bastion's Keep, so they have to find Tyrael and have him take them through. He apologizes that he can't put them closer to Azmodan's base of operations in the Arreat Crater, but apparently the destruction of the Worldstone was sufficiently apocalyptic to take out all the waypoints within a few miles.