"Mm, yes, you were quite enamored of that fact for a few days as I recall." He replied, amusement sliding in under the statement without his really trying, because he'd definitely noticed, and it had amused him at the time as well.

He made a considering sound at the question, nodding a moment later, "We should, protection runes on clothes should just require thread, and strengthening runes can just be carved into the wood of whatever cane or staff we use." He glanced at the time, and while it was still early, he knew preparation and travel time for their date was something to take into consideration, "I can get the sewing kit and a pen knife if you can fetch the Intermediate Runic Applications, second volume." He gestured towards the bookshelf, "It's one of the greens, dark blue lettering."