[Gandalf laughs at the reason she gives for needing to be nice. Thanks Oona, indeed. He would express his appreciation for her respect, but with the shift in her attention, he decides perhaps it's best not to bring her attention back to his staff. The mirth fades into a sigh as he glances down at the book once more, nodding.]

So it would seem. Or if not mocking us, then at least trying to send a message of some sort. If only we knew who might have made them!