The magi shook his head, partially amused.  "Should I point out that there are no farmers, as such within a good week's ride?  Hmm," Hracin murmured, barely coming up to Ashleen's shoulder, ""I'm sorry to say I can't help you with that one.  Which teacher are you learning weather control from?"  He assumed that would be the one who'd givne her permission.  Probably.  No one appealed directly to the Hidden Adept, afterall.