I have my doubts on that front – we have, after all, been sent here in the Natha’s stead. They know this Magda won’t speak to them. However, he is little better than the beings he seems to dislike so much. He’s not the most forthcoming fellow I’ve ever met.

[ He heaves a sigh. ]

We are rather stuck between a rock and a hard place, it seems. I am sorry, this is no doubt not the warmest of welcomes you could receive, but ‘tis the truth of the matter.