I wouldn't call them my mages.

[ Just because he's in Thorne doesn't mean he's one of them even though he's fairly certain that Viktor isn't mistaking him for one of them. ]

We'll just have to see how willing Istredd is to help.

[ That's who they'll turn to, if they have to turn to magic. Which is starting to sound like it may.

He hands the wrench back over to Viktor before pushing himself to his feet. The last thing he wants is to overstay his welcome. ]

If you need someone to talk shop with who isn't an expert - I hear the messaging system is useful for that.