[This would be absolutely fascinating if he weren't learning about it in the context of how it's hurt someone. He can't quite help making a mental connection between the idea of those "affinities" and the different colors of planar magic back home - but, of course, that's most likely just a trick of his mind, trying to sort new information into prior associations.

What she's saying, in itself, is more important than trying to make sense of it within the framework of how he's used to thinking of magic. And what she's saying is... well. Fuck. No wonder she feels like losing her magic might've helped her get more involved with people here.]

...I see what you mean. And... I can't claim to fully understand how you feel, but I can say you're not alone in that feeling of-- well, of relief and emptiness at the same time. I'm just sorry it took losing a piece of yourself to get that relief.