Sarah paused for a moment, trying to decide how to answer. She didn't usually talk too much about why she switched careers...but it had been a long time now since the reasons had been fresh. Maybe she could share a little bit.
She looked at Milicent carefully as she spoke. "The short answer is the war; I didn't like some things I saw potions being used for." She turned her attention back to her food as she thought and I definitely didn't agree with what I was being asked to do with them.
She smiled wryly at the other witch. "Still, I must admit I miss them. They were always challenging me - and you're quite right, the duality of them is quite elegant and compelling."
Sarah hoped she hadn't spoiled the mood, but there came a time when you couldn't hide these things anymore, she felt.