"You take my Mark. At times, I may grant you new skills that are a sign of my Favor. At times, I may be able to aid you further. During the Jaunts I compete in, you serve as my agent." He hesitates before adding, "You would not be the first who was chosen by an Arcanum they are less than suited to for reasons of our own."

Translation: I'm not the only desperate Arcanum, young man.