I see. That sounds of interest, actually. I'm--intrigued by the magic of other worlds, the 'supernatural,' so to speak, and how it interacts with my own. It's a learning process, here. I don't think I've met him, but, ah, is there some particular reason he doesn't get on with magic users? Is he going to object to my methods if I try to assist?

[ a beat, and then: ]

Is his 'tracking' purely academic, or is he hunting? I can probably ward the whole building, but if it's very large I would need help. There are associates from home I could ask, if needed.

[ he considers the statement, then shrugs. ]

He's someone I would have associated with when I was in school, or when I was a--an ill-advised soldier.

[ he presses his lips into a thin line. ] I haven't witnessed him do anything wrong, but he has all the hallmarks of the associates I've tried to put behind me.

Anyway. I could do that, as well. I've been working on a good one. Feels a bit like cracking a cold egg over your head, until it settles in, but it'll stick and it'll protect from most things. If there are any specific concerns, I could tweak the magic.