[ He's quiet as he listens, and it's hard not to get his hopes up hearing all of this, but he's learned over the years to always be cautious.

... Still, it's information that he gladly welcomes. ]

We've already noticed a possible pattern with the tomes this week. It's just the two of them, but a third one should be able to confirm it for us. I'm hoping... that things are beginning to make sense. Gradually.