"One system is often different from another, idiosyncratic even if they share a similar basis. It's less work if I don't have to un-train you, so it's just as well if you don't come from a place of assuming full knowledge." Illyana supposed she ought to be suspicious of someone that seemed to come to her so ready, willing, and capable to assist in the library. But they were in a closed environment here, and the truth of what she was being told would come out soon enough. And if there was some ulterior motive, we would be watching to discern it.

"You sound as if you come more qualified than I would have expected from any of the residents," Illyana admitted, quirking her lips. "I am Illyana Rasputin. Who are you?"