Hilary
"I'm guessing you're not one for social interactions, huh."

*Katherine rested her chin on both her hands, looking at the mage while thinking. Her eyes were sharp, trying to cut in to the issue and break down each and every part of it. Regardless of her stance on magic, it was evident that she was determined.*

"...There's a story I remember my father telling me. That our family was blessed by a fire spirit, and that's why we take to it easily. But pyromancy doesn't use spiritual energy. At least, from what I've learned. But is it possible to wield fire using the spirit as well?"
Kathryn
"Apologies. I've often not been permitted to speak unless spoken to first."*He says.*"This is the most freedom I've had to. I suppose I am not as good at it as I would have assumed."*The Oni lets out a sigh and refreezes his glass of water while he listened to the Macen's story.*

"It is not unheard of to be able to do such."*He states.*"You can imbue a spirit in practically anything with enough practice and effort. But it would be vastly different than the pyromancy you're used to."
Hilary
"What? That's dumb. You should be able to speak your mind if you like?"

*She briefly looked to Ryker freezing his water again, feeling slightly guilty.*

"Imbue a spirit... If I go this route, I'll become more likely to control death magic, right? And I can possibly learn Life magic as well."

*If this went according to plan, Katherine would be able to wield those three magics in tandem. Hopefully, Life magic would be able to cancel out Death magic, in a way.*
Kathryn
"If I valued any part of my body, I'd know better than to speak out of turn."*He says, not looking away from the glass of water and only glancing back at the Macen at her idea.*"I suppose there is a chance it could work. At least it's a step in the right direction."*He said in a partial tone of doubt. Ryker figured it was a stretch for someone so inexperienced in spirit magic, but he suppose working on her ability to control it may help in the long run if not immediately.*
Hilary
*Katherine had never experienced such a thing herself due to her parents not being stuck-up, but she had definitely heard of such stories. Children who were treated not as children, but as nobility, and who were expected to do everything perfectly.*

"What are you-oh. You're nobility, aren't you?"

*The captain sat up, her hands now on the table.*

"A chance is all I need. I've faced odds before. I'll do it again."