He freezes again , just for an instant, and then leans into Legle's side more, shifting around until he curled tightly against him. "No-- we didn't talk about fighting, though. Just people. How to reach them, how to bring people around to trying to change things when they've never seen it-- oh, I really did want to call one of you! I can hardly argue my usual points for a world that has real magic. But at least I can try to be a better listener for her when she's here again." He sits quietly for a moment, thinking.

"And I saw Athelstan." He laughs a little. " The runaway patient."