"Does it really matter?"

Shrug.

"Jalen Stillmeadow. You wanted to help us with our mission?"

"Apparently. How does one misplace a goddess?"

"She was kidnapped by a powerful wizard."

"Elgar Silverheart, wannabe lich. Last spotted absconding down the Styx."

"Hm."

"How do you know that?"

"I have my ways, dear."

"The Styx can be dangerous to travel. We need to prepare. Which of your skills are you willing to admit?"

"Do you want to look at my spellbook? I specialize in the school of Evocation. I'm rather good at killing things, even lichs."

"If you wouldn't mind."

She tosses it at him with a sneer.

He catches the book.

"I only want to know what we have to work with. Liches are dangerous enemies." 

He reads her spells thoughtfully. 

Lots of ways to kill things, as promised. Also necromancy and a few utility spells useful for a wizard traveling alone through a hostile environment.

He doesn't comment on the necromancy. 

"Interesting. There isn't much overlap between us, so I'll cover what you can't. Transport, healing, and general support."

"Sounds useful."

"I'll be taking that back, then."

He hands it over.

"The first thing we should do is make sure we have the necessary supplies to travel the Styx. Anika and I have enough food and water for ourselves."

"I know a supplier."

Curt nod.

"And I was thinking that I might tag along too, if you'll have me."

"I thought you didn't leave Sigil."

"Rarely, I said. But this sounds like the sort of fun I'd regret passing up."