[He blinks, and then he realizes he forgot to introduce himself. He's a bit of a magic nerd, it happens. Still, it makes his cheeks redden slightly and his ears pin against his hair.]

Ah... I apologize for getting carried away. My name is Belthazar. I am an arcanist-- or rather, I hope to be one-- so I make it a point to study all the magic I come across. [He tucks his journal into his robes.] ... It's a long shot, but perhaps I might discover something that can free us one day.