[ Idly, Dorian plops down on the floor, sitting outright instead of squatting. He continues to browse the titles, taking in their names and authors as he talks. ]

Versions works. And I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as the non-warlock Dorian. I've had spells cast on me and seen various rituals but I'm afraid I've never participated in any of them.

[ And none of these books are things he's seen before. Pity, but expected. ]