"Yes ... " She admitted sheepishly.

She was relieved to hear that he was definitely fine, but his comment about not needing the stick confused her.

"But, Master always said -- "

This person clearly had the hang of his powers too, though ... so maybe it was different for something that had been "purchased" in this way? Farnese wasn't sure. Schierke had never mentioned anything about using words rather than a physical item. She seemed stuck on the idea of performing this magic by words alone.

"You won't ... get lost, without a stick? That is what I was taught."