"I'm afraid I don't understand the mechanics of the practice very well," lies Rashad, "Though I might at least be able to give you some understanding of what is possible for such practitioners. Some use it to heal, others to injure with aetheric fire...or more direct means. I have seen thaumaturges animate objects as well. Are those things your science can do?"

He glances about as they emerge into an area for which he has security clearance, but of course they are still unnoticed. "I thank you," he says.