Finding people who are the right mix of intelligent, skilled and discrete who like her is a never ending challenge for Isidor. Without explaining in-depth and making sure he proves his understanding of the kind of world she lives in, Jim knows already and she knows he knows. There's nothing more freeing than that. She spends her days hand-holding people as they grasp what to her is basic knowledge. It's a relief to have someone already on her level. Or close to it, at least.

She smirks, raising an eyebrow and shrugging. "Welcome to the siloed nature of magical alliances. There are some barriers that even my family are still working on getting through."

"Mm, just as long as you let me in on what you find. I don't get to study like you and Viatorus. The least I can get is priority in hearing your discoveries."