[He feels the little twinge of embarrassment, shifting the weight between his feet. It feels like a very familiar admonishment- for all of how he knows nothing, this is a much more comfortable interaction.]

Well, I was thinking more-- more like magic. I didn't realize when the Storyteller made contact that they literally came to see you.

[He realizes he's slipping into what might sound like admonishment, and hastily adds--]

I mean, not that that's a problem, I just. Didn't understand. My apologies.