"Charter magic can do that, too, but probably more like Free Magic, I suppose...." Belgaer could do that, easily, and it is of both. Lirael shakes her head rapidly, to try and clear it. What magic could and could not do doesn't matter. "You know of Free Magic." Which could mean she was a friend-- or could mean she was a foe. "Who are you? How do you-- know me? From that place? Is-- is this Luceti?"

When the words come out, they really fly. Too many questions all at once come tumbling out, and she shuts her mouth on the last almost before she gets out the last word, embarrassed.