You do not know? [ He stares at her for a long moment as if searching her for any sign of dishonesty. How could a mage not know of the Fade in which they walked or the Veil that kept the waking and dreaming world separated?

Either he knew far less of this situation than he realized or he was being played for a fool. ]

The Fade is a realm of magic, where spirits walk. Mages have a stronger connection to it and can walk it freely while dreaming. The Veil keeps it apart from the rest. [ Another searching look as he repeats, ] You do not know of it?