"Magic isn't that different than science. It all comes down to the same principles - manipulating energy and matter. When I use a fire spell, I'm not just chanting nonsense and calling fire out of nowhere. I'm utilizing a mantra to focus and use my own energy to combust oxygen molecules."

Nadine had fallen into Academic magic for that very reason. It makes sense to her. She can correlate it to what she already understands. Maybe she doesn't know all the tiny technical details, but she understands the principles.

"Asari?"