[If this were any other topic or day he might laugh, but this is too serious for that.]

I've no idea what Hebrew texts are. Phylacteries are Chantry-sanctioned blood magic where they take your blood and enchant it so they can track and locate someone from any distance. They've been used on mages for centuries, and it's unfortunately little surprise that they're being considered for Rifters.

[A short beat.]

And you're not annoying, Chloe.