"I do not like that we know so little of these Natha." He was used to being thrust into situations where he knew very little, but that was what investigation was for. Eavesdropping on people, stealing documents, whatever. He hunted his targets relentlessly. Here, he was out of his element with little promise of leads and no Brothers to command. His usual ways of getting information were slow-going now.

"I am a scholar. I find information. Forgive me if I seem impatient." And frustrated and terse.