"The numbers?" Ildraniath's brow furrowed for a moment as she tried to think of what numbers might have to do with rain. She shook her head after a moment of reflection.

"I'm not sure I quite understand, but perhaps it would be like trying to explain how I can gaze into the future or explaining color to someone who cannot see. Of course, I am not a human, so I expect I might be able to better understand than they do."

There was that casual arrogance and dismissal of human accomplishment again. Of course, that was Ildraniath for you. Her mouth settled into a thin line of displeasure.

"Of course he did. He is a brainwashed fool."