But revealing specifics would put that person in a precarious position, wouldn't it? Specifically an incriminating position, [ Rupert points out; the smile is a little colder now, if only because they're dancing perilously close to Rupert admitting his plans out loud. Whether or not he can trust this man remains to be seen. Or proven.

He tilts his head. ]

How does one walk as a shadow? Is it magic?