“Teleportation magic is rare, but not unheard of,” he replies. Or at least, it’s not unheard of if you’re an aged sorcerer who studies every scrap of magic he can get his hands on. “Not that the transgates are powered by magical energy, apparently, but the principle is similar. If anything, I’m surprised these are utilized for such a mundane purpose.”

When they reach the nearest transgate, Rezo will gently disentangle himself from Lioriley’s arm long enough to set the destination for the sleeper car next to the one where his cabin is, but then he’ll hold out his hand for her to take before they step through.

Since she isn’t comfortable with the transgates, after all.