Hearing that the scepter is missing, or even that it exists, causes Vul to freeze in place and clutch his head as the memories flood back. The chains, the confusion, everything. Shaking his head a little, he gets an idea. He floats over to a wall at ground level, does his best to lean on it without falling through, and manifests. "Think, boy! The king should never be at a loss, especially in the presence of others," he says in a voice meant to sound gruff, but trustworthy.