You're very reasonable, for a human. [that's probably supposed to be a compliment?] Most fear what they do not understand. [or try to shoot it.]

[either way, she's starting to think this woman must not be from Earth. Or some strange alternate universe, perhaps? That seemed more likely. There had to be a timeline out there somewhere where magic was bought and sold on such a large scale.]

[that's a more troubling thought, however, than any of her previous ones.]

They have no will of their own. They cannot consciously do anything. [she squints a little, confused.]