[Valerius sounds dramatically scandalized.] Of course, of course. I wouldn’t dream of putting anyone in danger...Why. I’d throw myself in such a path if it meant--

[A thought hits the mage immediately, robbing him of the rest of his words. His voice softens as he thinks, sounding slightly distracted as he performs some mental calculations]

We don’t know? Oh, I believe I may have a solution to that little problem…That is, if we can still use our magic here in these ridiculous woods.