[ Thancred fears he's only confusing the poor woman even more, though that wasn't his intention. It's difficult to explain something that's so commonplace where one is from that you've frankly never had to before. ]

I dabbled for a time, though it was never my specialty. I'm far more practiced in swinging blades than weaving spells.

[ Among other things. ]

Quite a few of my close comrades are mages, however. [ Both back home and here. He pauses, giving her a quick once-over as he settles one hand at his hip. ] Let's start here — is there a particular type you might be interested in?