[ Right now is about as good as it's going to get with warring factions, isn't it? At least she's not trying to cover that up. More interestingly: the magic.

The magic Thorne used to bring them here is relevant to more than just themselves. And ultimately, she's going to find out from somebody sooner or later. A nod of his head - acceptance, for now, of her frankness and her request. ]

I'd be careful what you're dismissive of. That magic book we mentioned a moment ago seems to have been instrumental in allowing the High Mage to draw individuals from across the multiverse to utilise as tools in his intentions for the Singularity.