"I agree. This was done by people who might have magic connected to the gods, but they didn't do it themselves." They know the difference, they can feel it. He understands that the gods could be prayed to by anyone to help them though. Still, perhaps it means they can do the same thing, given the chance, or their friends can.

He glances from the woman back to Kell. "The plan is to get all of us out, don't worry." Istredd knows in a perfect world everyone gets out of this alive. Maybe not well, but alive. But the truth they'll find is that if it's him or them, he will pick them every time. It's a strange experience, caring more now for other people instead of his isolated life before, but it has felt right all the same.

"Let's go talk to her, see what happens."