It is. I can't use magic, so if I was there by myself, I'd die instantly!

[ well, not instantly—

But there's levity to his tone that shouldn't be there, and a little laugh behind his voice. Morbid joke but, it's fine, he's already dead, ]

I'm glad you're okay, though. I'm Tatara Totsuka, sage of the manor. [ He reaches across the table for a handshake. That's how it's done, right? ] I'm happy to take you in until we find a way to send you back.