[ Fortunate that she goes back to the chair, because that is exactly where he dumped all his things. With a sigh of relief, he plops his hat back on his head, blocking out some of the damnable sun. ]

Magic where I am from is a bit like arithmetic: everyone learns about it, but only certain people are really good at it.

[ His ears flick and it is his turn to ask a question. ]

Beastmen...I think the word may mean a different thing to you than to me.