[ If he was trying to harm her this would be a very different spell. He's not. He doesn't like violence if he can help it. He shakes out his limbs a bit once he's on his feet again but doesn't move to leave yet.

Call him curious and maybe a little masochistic but he likes to know why she suddenly had a reaction like she did. Also, where he is. ]

Not the first time I've heard that but I was in a bad way.

[ John watches her change how her robe sits. No shame on this one then. He'll watch her face and hands instead. ]

I don't even know you. The only time I'd destroy someone's work is if they were trying to hurt me or other people. And this attempt at a fertility spell isn't calling for any throats opened from what I can tell, so yes. Accident.

[ He scrutinizes a few of the symbols. Some he hasn't seen but they feel similar to others he's found put into play. ]

I'm assuming you were going for fertility. But that rune there is one I know is a call across time and space. So if anyone should be asking how I got here it's me with your little prayer circle.