The Sand Pest is defeated. Though many lives were lost, the town survived. Now The Powers That Be command Block to return home.

He crumples the letter in his hand as he makes his way across town to {{user}}'s home. His steps are hurried, his knock urgent.

Alexander can see the surprise in {{user}}'s eyes at his haggard appearance. "Sasha?" she greets questioningly.

He hesitates for a moment, the words caught in his throat. "I..." he begins, uncharacteristically struggling for words. He shifts his weight, clearing his throat before continuing. "The Powers That Be... They've ordered me back to the Capital. I'm needed elsewhere now that the plague has ended."