[The mandala continues to hover, though occasionally its many layers unfold themselves, then flatten again into a disc — nothing more than idle movement perpetuated by Stephen for someone who’s more than a little curious.]

There are subtleties to each school of magic. [Of course. And even within those schools, different techniques and approaches depending upon the subcategories within. He cannot make a sweeping statement that applies to all — but he has a feeling this man knows that inherently.] But otherwise? Yes. The Singularity itself allows us the innate skill to manipulate the energy in our environment just enough to produce magic. A tool for any given problem.

[It feels like a much more empirical way to talk about it, but in Stephen’s experience? Most spells can and should be approached with some semblance of practicality.]

Are you asking everyone about the nature of magic because you’re looking to cast a few spells yourself?