[ Huh. He’s never actually been asked that particular question; never had to ponder it. There’s a pause on the crystal. ]

With the context I had: I think yes. Magic wasn’t a commonly-known thing. It was a surprise. It breaks the rules. It’s like walking around your whole life surrounded by locked doors you can’t even see and then, one day, being handed a key you never knew existed.

But if I’d grown up with it, if it was everyday and commonplace and came with endless strings attached, I’m less sure.

Although at the end of the day, being able to set things on fire with your mind is, y’know, still very cool.