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"To.. study? To learn? To.. grasp magic better than I did before" he says surprised it's a question

"Jessica.." He catches himself "Magic, the occult, is my passion . How some satyrs feel about poetry, or music, or romance? it's how I feel about learning more, understanding more magic."

"But what do you -do- with your magic?"

"What do satyrs do with their songs?" He replies

"Unleash the Gift of Pan." DeadPan.

He laughs "Wow, that is just troll kryptonite. Don't worry, Countess. I try to alert folks. What i'm saying is knowledge and magic don't need to 'do' anything to be worthwhile"

"Knowledge for knowledge's sake?"

"Sometimes yeah. I mean, I feel good using what i know to help my friends and family. HEck, pulling a quarter out of Salma's ear or Ellie's nose was a kind of magic, misdirection magic."

This giant of a Countess, almost eerie in her likeness and mannerisms to the elder Kings, nods thoughtfully. "You may speak with Fontaine. Just so it's said aloud, I will be in touch with the Chief and let her know you were here, and your purpose here."

"Sure!" HE says "I'm a Pillar of the Mountain, and he's a Crash of the Storm. What we do reflects , we know"

"He. Adam, the kinain." Confirming.

"Adam Lindworm-Bane Thomas" He nods "He's a good guy. I'll vouch for him"

The King's Eyebrow. "You needed someone to vouch for -you-."

"Circle of life I guess..." He shrugs

"Mmphm." Jessica nods. "Well. You're welcome here under Eleanor's auspice and free to speak to Fontaine."

"Thanks. Hey, how are you doing? I mean, I know we're not close, but the home team is routing for you. You're quite the success story, Countess"

"Thank you."

"So..." Noting the non answer "You're doing..well?"

"I am, thank you. As is Renaissance."

"Renaissance... as in a new age of illumination. Good name"

"That was my intention."

"Works" He says "Look, you're probably doing important things, but if you need a hand while I'm here, let me know. I doubt I can do anything SOMEONE In your hold can't, but I figure I should offer"

"Thank you. Have you met Tito-Woden?"

"No, whose he?" He asks

"Wait just a moment." She crosses her room to a desk and jots a note. She returns with it. "Here. Feel free to offer this to anyone here and they'll put you in touch with him."

And indeed, the note is to any at Fenix from herself, asking the recipient to help Zane connect with Tito-Woden.

"Thank you," he takes it "I will. "

Then he bows low "Hope you have a great day"

Jessica nods. "Thank you, Zane. Pillar of the Mountain. I hope you do as well."

And he withdraws.

And Jessica returns to her duties.

(End scene)