He's seen Raleigh before; they're in History of Magical Conflicts together, where the nonexistent teachers are attempting to pitch 14-year old Americans on Clausewitz, and finding it exactly as tough going as you'd expect. They've even exchanged a few words, though not many; either the Chinese name or the uniform puts most people off.

But it's still enough that he can nod to Raleigh, and smile, and when the boy catches his attention, look calm and intent and capable (which his uniform helps with), and say, "Raleigh. I have an offer for one of your enclavemates that I think she'll find interesting. Would you mind introducing me to Larisa?"

He's seen Raleigh before; they're in History of Magical Conflicts together, where the nonexistent teachers are attempting to pitch 14-year old Americans on Clausewitz, and finding it exactly as tough going as you'd expect. They've even exchanged a few words, though not many; either the Chinese name or the uniform puts most people off.

But it's still enough that he can nod to Raleigh, and smile, and when the boy catches his attention, look calm and intent and capable (which his uniform helps with), and say, "Raleigh. Good to see you." with a firm nod.