[ there's a flicker of confusion before he decides to simply acknowledge that wizards are not humans wherever shylock happens to be from, but whatever those differences are outside of that probably aren't important to begin with. he stopped questioning things a long time ago whenever they didn't fit his narrative. not because he wants to live in ignorance, but because he wants to live with the belief that everyone is telling the truth. who could lie to him anyway... ]

Out of reach? [ he gasps! ] No one's ever out of reach! Even if it takes you years and years and years, I'm sure you could find them again!

[ hehe ]

Maybe I could help you! I don't know where Western Country is. Is that in the States or something, or...