“You are a good teacher,” Essek offered. “I think that is first and most important step in anyone learning.”

And he had seen him in the future, seen him at Veth’s camp, had seen the extent of his patience; he had watched Wylan at the library and the ease with which Caleb taught. Really, he should have him talk to Kirigan, as Essek did not usually work with someone so fresh, so new, but keeping busy had its own appeal.

Besides, he was curious about the those shadows.

He followed Caleb’s eyeline, then looked back at the arm, the last few loops of wrapping rolling around it.

“Would you like to meet him?”