The explanation was helpful. Geddoe did not lower his guard but did relax ever-so-subtly. Powers were no longer secrets, not with things they way they were in this world. "I see," he responded after a bit. "It is not due to this world? I've noticed that abilities are altered, being here. My consultations with other magic-users have told me as much. Our powers don't work quite the same as we're accustomed to."

His head turned, his gaze straying to his gloved right hand. Force of habit. At least the Rune was no longer wholly dormant, as it had been upon his arrival. It was not particularly active at the moment, but the dreams still came, once a week or so.