She listens to his explanation with a studious expression, although she can't help but smile a bit at Runa's gentle correction. "So it's psychological, then? You need to feel a connection with a particular element in order to excel at it?"

Ooh, a magic plant. She looks over the small bundle of leaves, vaguely disappointed that they aren't sparkly or otherwise unusual in appearance. "Oh, I was wondering because it looks like he has a titration system set up. Do you think it's possible to distill the magic from it? That could be why he's interested in your father's research."