After all indeed. Martel's taken magical shortcuts here and there (discreetly, in the main, but those among his neighbors that are aware seem less surprised than he might've anticipated--worth looking into further)...and there might be a few security-related boosts.

The pipes get his attention moments before she does, and he snaps the book in front of him shut, rising--to crouch slightly (as he is a trillion feet taller than she is) and offer his arms. "Hello, Divinity."