Hmm. I still remember you back in that ice dungeon, Kaito. Back before you knew any kind of magic outside of tricks.

[ It's said fondly, very fondly. How long ago was that? Only a few short months. Barely an exhalation of breath, as far as Adra's people reckon time. As far as humans reckon it, too. Yet all of them have already changed so much. ]

Now you're a natural.

[ And this, he says proudly, because he's glad. Magic has always been an essential part of his life, and it heartens him to see anyone take to it so well. ]