[ Recent events have frayed Eddie’s nerves, putting him right back where he was when he arrived: high-strung and anxious. Maybe it had something to do with being surrounded by fellow summoned who were very much not human, or maybe it was the vampires and werewolves, but for a brief moment, his fear and anxiety had really eased up a bit.

Now it’s back in full force, and he hates it. He hates being scared and hates himself for being so prepared to run away. Solvunn has been spared for the time being, but he wouldn’t exactly call it “safe”. It mostly feels like they’re all collectively holding their breath waiting for something to happen, and he can feel it.

He just feels sort of helpless. He can prepare provisions for Thorne all day long, but what is that going to do when (not if) the threat lurches closer to home? He isn’t any sort of physical fighter, he isn’t particularly brave, and he wouldn’t exactly rely on his wits either. It just kind of feels like the best option he has right now is to learn, and Wanda's invitation gives him an in. ]

Hey, uh--

[ He awkwardly raises his hand, conditioned by more years of school than he cares to admit to. He also just doesn’t want to totally interrupt her show of magic. ]

Quick question. How do you know it's gonna work the same for people from other universes? I mean, I do wanna learn, I just wanna know if my failure is gonna be coming from me or from...Indiana, you know?

[ Indiana is getting the blame either way. ]