Witch implies a hat and cauldron. Nah, mate. Home taught mage. [ John gives a half-assed salute to that. ] Not to mention I'm more of an occult detective than someone who brews potions and whatnot.

[ He pushes himself to stand then. A pat goes down the trenchcoat to shake off the dust he's accumulated. ]

About fifteen or so of us that have shown up over the last two weeks. The, ah, first group? We showed up on the beach. Everyone else just filters in at different places.

[ John gestures to the rest of the room, as if he means the whole town. ] Welcome to Mathias Township.