"Likewise," Mal replied, all proper like. He then motioned for Drake to sit with him. He did not think that Drake would have any ulterior motives, such as theft, not if he claimed the Fighters Guild. Plus, he did not have anything of great value on his person right then, just the book, and not many prized knowledge the way he and some of the others in his Guild did.
"It is a new book regarding Black Magic, one I am hoping will aide me in my studies." His long fingers traced over the cover fondly. Knowledge, his one acknowledged passion.