"I'm sorry about what happened." Charlotte didn't miss that break, but she wasn't about to push; it wasn't her business, and she couldn't see a need to make Zojja tell a tale she didn't want to recount. Her next words were said with a small smile. "I'm sure the future generation will appreciate your knowledge and expertise."

She certainly appreciated whoever took the time to write down all those magic spells, after all.

Charlotte chewed her food thoughtfully, before swallowing. She wasn't able to push her curiosity away. "By the way, Zojja, what species are you?"