Excellent. Usually, I would not bother asking, but seeing as— [ He pauses, just for a moment, since he's gotten ahead of himself here. He probably shouldn't admit that he doesn't have his magic, should he?

...Perhaps when they're away from this creature that wants it taken care of. He doesn't want to be shorted for whatever he's owed for this task. ]

Well. It would be but a trifle if I were in the company of my usual travelling companions, but it seems they are quite relived of their realm-saving duties. So new partnerships I shall make, seemingly.