Well we can learn a lot through reading alone, but you should try asking some of the natives if they know anything themselves once the weather clears up. [ After all, he's already confirmed none of the natives can see him. But that's okay- it's no different from home so he'll just be helping on the sidelines again.]

Afraid anything I've learned is only through people not from here. [ He could have eavesdropped but... he didn't learn anything useful, after all it isn't like they didn't encourage listening on gossip and chatter around town back in Glenwood. But he hasn't learned much... minor things, mostly. Like a shop down the road going on sale today, etc. ]

Let's see about taking some books back to our place.