[Thank you for noticing, Breq. Dorian has lots of good points, like little jewels.]

I...what does magic do? [He clears his throat because now is not the time to be sarcastic. She's asking in earnest, obviously.]

Magic is an energy that can be formed into anything a mage might imagine if they have the control for it. In relation, mages can manipulate that energy, as I just mentioned.

[He raises an eyebrow at that, interested.]

Oh, that sounds exciting. And what is this proverbial tiger...or literal one, as the case may be?