[ He doesn't expect anyone to come bother him, and so he looks up when someone's shadow blocks the light falling on his book.
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He doesn't really recognise this child (more accurately he doesn't recognise the mask), so he must be new around here. Ekkehardt resorts to his usual tactics when meeting strangers, which is politeness. ]
It's a book about healing magic. [ Most children who grew up in this kingdom had some kind of magical aptitude; it's not an uncommon thing to know what form their power takes, even at a young age. ] The big spells are kind of complicated, but I think if I read it more I'll get it.
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He doesn't really recognise this child (more accurately he doesn't recognise the mask), so he must be new around here. Ekkehardt resorts to his usual tactics when meeting strangers, which is politeness. ]
It's a book about healing magic. [ Most children who grew up in this kingdom had some kind of magical aptitude; it's not an uncommon thing to know what form their power takes, even at a young age. ] The big spells are kind of complicated, but I think if I read it more I'll get it.