She rises in the canoe as it drifts closer, nearly approaching the man. Nerium is impressed by his bravery in venturing to these parts. Most will not, though perhaps he is unaware of the danger most fear. And his admittance of magic shows, perhaps, he has taken heed of her words.

"You would not have been able to reach the manor without permission. The night I summoned you there it's defenses were lifted, but the grounds are protected by curses." She smiles softly. "You did well to use the locator spell. Though I believe you have dabbled in quite stronger ones too, have you not?"