And that would be a damn shame, to be tortured and sentenced to death by immolation for a witchcraft I can barely even use! If I lived in such a world, I'd simply abstain. But I'm afraid your own religious leaders would have a rough time of it here, [ he says, winking at Richard. ] There's someone able to use magic around every corner, just about. In comparison, I'm a man of science.

[ He slides the ointment across the table. ]

Distinctly non-magical science, at that. No magic here. You'll have to visit our healers brigade for that one. [ He tilts his head, curious. ] You're not a devout believer yourself, then?

[ The idea doesn't bother him either way. It's not as though he's devout. ]