[Man, that's weird, but on the other hand Ruddiger still acting like a raccoon might help Varian get used to the change. A bit of normalcy in what is otherwise a bizarre new magical ability.]

Cool, apples it is.

[And since they're on the subject, this is probably a good time to raise the topic of his own Omen. He isn't particularly thrilled about it, but Varian should know, and it also might help him feel less overwhelmed by all the magic he suddenly has.]

Hey, if it helps any, apparently that black smoke thing is like - normal, for this world. Like how we all had dream guides back in Deerington? I got one, too.