“I’m inclined to agree when it comes to matters of the body,” Palamedes concedes. “Though flesh magic has fascinating medical application, my training has largely focused on the soul as well. It appears we have something in common after all.” He flashes a wry kind of smile, but doesn’t offer much more in the way of further explanation of his skills. Something tells him that it would be useful to hold some things back from the mysterious and powerful Valdis.

“Have you seen the room yet? I can show you, if you like.”