<em>Between things, now, so I have the time to spare, especially for something this important.</em><br/><br/>The device looks like it'll actually work as intended; it's less of a permanent magic item than a series of spells, piled deep, so it eats a lot of power each day, but it's quiet, and, likely more importantly, works right away, as opposed to taking days or weeks to build. Clearly the work of someone fairly desperate for safety, regardless of price.<br/><br/>"Lair? What... are they a monster?" he asks, with a slightly worried look.