[ He has more questions to ask about her siblings - is it legal that they're all siblings? did they meet due to their own powers? was their a formalized adoption taking place? were they nobility too? - but in no time flat, Sandry has moved on. No matter, Claude thinks. She seemed more than enthused to speak on them, and there will be another time to learn more, future tea parties and swapping of stories. It's only fair that he tells her a little of his own world in return. ]

What a fascinating power that is! I've never heard of one like that, so attuned to something physical instead of just coming out of nowhere. I'd love to see one of your creations one day, or better yet, watch you make one!

As for my world... [ He takes a sip of tea, smiling a little ruefully at her. ] We do have magic, yes. Powered by either one's tie to the goddess, or one's scholarly pursuits. I never got the hang of it, myself -- I can only perform the most rudimentary of magic, hardly anything that's of any use.

[ He's lacking in that special something, he thinks. Faith. ]

These days, I mainly see it used on the battlefield. It can be used for other purposes too of course, to make little household chores a little easier, but most save their energy so that they can access it when they truly need it. It's -- more destructive than the sort you're describing.