[ He takes pity. As he waves her along towards the sitting room, he says: ]

Not terribly. But things run a bit differently, where I'm from. Necromancy isn't a spooky little corner of black magic; necromancy is magic. It's the only kind we've got. I could lay out the schools and the ethics if you wanted to hear them, but I think we have more pressing topics to cover.

[ He waves her to his couch, which is old and ornate and faded. ]

There are a few other necromancers in town. No one you need to worry about. Should I make tea?