....Mage? [That probably gave him away. He frowns.] ...If there are others practicing magic, I've never met them...

[Hooo, this is awkward. Realistically he should be backing away from this entire conversation as fast as he can but...something about this guy. Approachable. FRIENDLY!

Hmm.] ...It's more...I wanted to be able to understand something I could do, if that makes sense. ...Before it caused any trouble for someone else.