It is a little unsettling to Mariska how well this man seems to read her, but she pushes that thought aside.  He seems sincere enough, and there was no small amount of truth in what he was saying.<br/><br/>"You are likely right, Arioch," she says.  "The study of the arcane has been my vocation for quite some time and it's true there are times when I probably get too wrapped up in it.  I shall consider your wisdom."<br/><br/>With those words, she reaches over and gently retrieves the waterskin from Allanara and replaces the stopper.  Then she stands.  "Shall we go then?"