[ That is frustrating, and Steve huffs out a sigh around grit teeth as he shakes his head in disdain. What kind of logic was that, anyway? ]

Just about anyone can learn New Magic as a matter of course living in the Cities. It's definitely not the same thing as stealing proprietary technology.

[ Granted, Steve knows that he's preaching to the choir, but sometimes there's catharsis in having a friend emphatically agree with you.

He reaches a hand up to rub at his eyes. ]

And that was it? She didn't have anything else to say for herself?