"No," he answered simply. "While I believe there is a courier service, it's for things like goods, not messages. The device is faster for that. It also helps keep track of who resides in town. There's a directory."

Shadow spoke while pouring the man a pint. He set it neatly in front of him.

"I'm guessing you've just arrived?" Shadow asked gently, ready to mind his own business if the man wasn't up for conversation.