I was born with that ability, along with a few others. I suppose the case could be made they're magical, but they've been a part of my existence since I opened my eyes, so I can't say I think of them that way.

[She pauses, looking him up and down. He seems tense on the topic but--well. it would be much worse to lie to him. So be it. At least she got him to take the cat first.]

Much of my own magic was based in my connection to the Forest's magic. Living places that have lived a long time tend to...accumulate power. Here...well, they said something about tattoos when they pulled me ashore, but I won't lie to you, I wasn't paying much attention.