[ Uh huh, he's not buying it Rita. But he will play along, somewhat. ]

Speaking generally, would this have happened in a fight during one of the carnival's visits to another world? Or among those at the carnival?

[ He's heard of some of the difficulties the carnival has faced in fighting other fae. Tied with the suspicion that there may be those working here he should watch out for, he's curious as to who made Rita test this part of her magic out. ]