[He tries to do the same.] Guess so. Not sure why me, but... [He shrugs. It sure wasn't his call.]

I'm Rysher. Ah, Rysher Thianno. [He's actually not used to giving his family name. He normally doesn't have to. What was the etiquette on giving titles in this place?]

If you ask me, this is a really weird way to do things. Don't you think asking for volunteers would be a better idea? I don't know the first thing about magic!