[Hawke turns his head around when the old man speaks. Are his ears playing tricks on his right now or was that the same voice from earlier? Maker everything about this place feels just so strange. Honestly it's perfect for Hawke that way.]

I have a friend that would take an instant liking to you if he heard you say that.

[Notch approaches the old man, but does so carefully, first looking to Hawke to be sure. Hawke gives the dog a wink. If the man's not to be trusted then they'll be better off with both their eyes on him. Following his master's lead, Notch settles himself in front of Woldzislaw letting the old man pet him.]

But now I've got to wonder how his book made it out here. They're not exactly that popular.