[ He, on his part, is simply finding the experience somewhat confusing, but comprehensible enough. It has not really occurred to him to explain what he is, or why he talks the way he does. ]

I see... [ He inclines his head. ] I am familiar with possession, but I have never...experienced it. It would likely be injurious to me in any case, so I had no desire to test it, especially since I would not be capable of repairing myself.

Thank you for answering my questions. I did not believe magic was possible in my world, but perhaps the presence I felt is one such.

...Though I do not know if it matters to know the possible nature of such a thing if I am helpless against it. [ His tone falters a little from mild and unwaveringly polite, pitching a little deeper. He shakes his head as if to clear it, that maudlin disruption. ] Nevertheless, I have asked much of you. Is there anything you wish to ask in return?