She thought as much. Sabine smiled to Meesei, then turned her head to Carana. "I learned from witches," she said without apprehension.

"Truly?" Carana raised her brow. She looked surprised, but less fearful or misunderstanding than Sabine thought she might. "That explains a few things. I've never met a witch before." She made an inquisitive [i]hmph[/i] and resumed helping with the tests on the droplet of poison. "I dare say that we may have a lot to talk about while we work," Carana changed her tone to address Meesei again, "We will do what we can about the cork. Was there anything else that you needed, champion?"