With my exact job, yes, there were others before me. My mentor was one such person. [ They grin, thinking about their time spent with Venat before arriving here. They can only think about how much she'd love exploring this place. ]

Sometimes others traveled with me, though they often had their own interest or work that prevented them from joining me. However, [ they lean in with a conspiratorial grin and lower their voice as if there are others around to overhear, ] I have a spell to bring others to my side if I so desire.