[Birds. Ugh. The phrasing on that, with his quite recent serpent-like loathing, required Jin Guangyao to repress a small shudder. But he remains unfazed by Henry's attitude -- it reminds him a bit of Xue Yang, many years ago.]

Whichever way it ends up, I'm sure the help will be appreciated.

Oh, and you might want to take care with mentioning necromancy. I understand some people are, perhaps justifiably, a little concerned about that sort of thing. Of course I'm sure it's well behind you but... well, you are a witch, are you not?