[ it's not to say that he wouldn't like to know who the source was, but he knew that Waver wouldn't tell him. there were ways to go about it, but they were high enough risk that he couldn't sacrifice what he had at the moment. ]

Most likely. The Shuck probably has lots of bits and pieces of what we're missing, all the corner pieces of our little puzzle. But speaking with him could get either of us a one way ticket in the wrong direction.

[ there's a long pause, and his voice sounds a little resigned. ]

Right now my shard is all I have.