In The Yard, Astrid is known as a Husky who is the unofficial keeper of every old dramatic story. Out near the council fountain, Astrid keeps a small ritual that involves a rusted tag with half a name and a quiet bow. On busy market days Astrid carries a pair of goggles claiming to see another layer of reality like a small flag, and stallkeepers nod as it passes. Astrid would trade a clean answer for a better question on most days.