'Magic' is a bit of a misnomer, at least in regards to Henry's abilities—or is it? He supposes that as rare as psionic users are on his version of Earth, it might as well be magic to most. He'll not be pedantic about it right now.

"Oh, anyone with 'special' abilities back in my world is a closely guarded secret, too. Though there's been a very pointed effort to try to understand them by a few researchers," he replies, something wry filtering into the last part of that statement, but overall, Henry keeps his amicable nature intact.

"Making potatoes dance, though? Do you mean that's an ability you gained in this world, or...?"