Zephyrine couldn't stop her smile from reflecting the amusement she felt in the question. She wasn't ashamed for her practice in the dark magic. If she was to understand it; she needed to know what it's influences could do. "I'll be honest with you Emerson. I practice the art but only for my own education." There was no need to lie. Lies created doubt and Zeph didn't want that. "You can't fear something unless you have an understanding of it. You can't fight against something if you're blind to it." she explained the best she knew how. "For coven related practices though; I don't see it fit. Dark magic is dangerous if not understood. I will never put my fellow witchkind in danger like that." She looked him in the eye during her last statement. Wanting him to see there was no lies here. "You understand the influence as well. It's...another reason I want you. You can help me to prevent tragic mistakes lost Witches might make with dark magic."