So there really are people out there with a casual familiarity with magic. Rita's only ever known people on the extreme ends of that spectrum: those who know nothing of it, and those whose lives are entirely shaped by it.

"Hmm. Most people don't even bother informing themselves that much." And even if he read about magic, most normal people would still have their doubts, unless they saw it in person. This guy doesn't seem too surprised. "Did you know that the owner's a magic-user?" Again, Rita's careful to keep her voice low.