Yes, well, call me thorough. I don't doubt your capacity for vigilance, but I prefer knowing the warning is superfluous.

[ he doesn't need anymore guilt. ]

But, since you mentioned it, I wondered about your wards. This might be a Magic 101 question, but do you know of a reliable way to prevent someone from being observed or tracked from afar?

[ because he's just going to forge ahead with business before he might leave an opening for anything more personal. that seems reasonable from his perspective. ]

I'm sure you can imagine why I ask.

[ it's trouble. ]