In my experience, they need not always be mutually exclusive. I've come across a number of instances of the two working quite well together— but I digress. We all have our natural talents, yes?

[Somehow, he manages to say all that without sounding condescending; she's sparked his interest regardless of any affinity with magic, and his remark actually seems quite genuine.]

Though this place is quite new to me, I would be happy to assist you in navigating any magical situations you might find yourself in. I can certainly see how that alone could be overwhelming, given how much we're all expected to adapt to all at once here.