"That's one thing I do miss," Cy said. "The black magic. All of the students around me were getting to blow things up and freeze water and lift their friends into the air, but I've got none of the offensive capabilities." Her nose scrunched, expression twisting into a slight show of disappointment – not that Quen would be able to see it. "Not that I begrudge being a synergist, of course – it's a lot of bloody fun and it's incredibly useful, but being able to fill someone with bravery just isn't as showy as some of those other powers. When do you think you'll be able to test out to black mage? Do you have any idea?"
They kept walking, falling into a comfortable rhythm of conversation. Cy made sure to steer them lightly around puddles or gaping potholes in the paving stones, trying to stay out of the busiest thoroughfares of the district.