Genetic trait. That was what he thought, hearing that - possibly a recessive one, like red hair, and one that appeared later in life. It was an interesting thing to consider, and he had to wonder if he got a mage's blood beneath a microscope or put through a genetic coder what he might find.

Even more fascinating was the Qnari culture system. He could not tell if she spoke fondly of that system, or felt it lacking. It seemed... clinical, somehow, but it was not the first culture he had come across that imposed strict reproductive policies. He had the feeling, though, she did not quite approve of the situation.

"So yours appeared in a moment of intense desperation," he said softly, tipping his head slightly at the end though. "Your spells have names?" he asked.