The man seemed somewhat confused. Maybe he had inadvertently ended up in a place forthe insane? But why they would permit a patient to wear wings like that was beyond him.

"Look," Jarod said, "My name is Jarod. Okay? I'm no lord. I don't think real lords appreciate it if someone else is addressed by their title."

He glanced at the building without fully losing sight of the man, just in case. "Say, do you live there?"