The man with the tattoos nearly doubles over as though punched in the stomach, and Nectan hurries down the wagon steps in sudden worry. In the field, Jory stiffens in shock. Inric frowns thoughtfully, and waits for Jory to return to the wagon. "I have a question," he says, as Jory reaches the steps. "To whom should I speak if I wish to learn about the patterns of magic?"