Fernando
"Well that was... Unexpected." He says, he opens a portal next to the tree and sticks one of his paws in, casting Greater Dispel on the tree, making the magic fade from the tree, "I could tell there was a potent magicka to you, but that was... A display, say have you had dealings with any otherworldly beings? Daedra, Aedra, the occasional spirit?"
Amanda
"What? No, no! Just... That happens to me all too often. Maybe it would be better to elaborate inside, if that... Whatever that experience was... Counts for your test. I've heard the locals don't really trust mages."

*Ronan was clearly shaken up by what just happened, but as he talked he maintained eye contact with Jo'Del, and his posture- he seemed to be honest about the question.*
Fernando
"Well something about you puts magicka into a tizzy." He says, "Well, I would say that 'spell' counts, and you've gained my interest so you're definitely coming in." He says, beginning to cross the bridge, "Come now, we have much to discuss."
Amanda
"Thank you, sir. Maybe I could get some answers of my own here."

*Ronan bowed with respect before moving to follow Jo'Del. He took one look back at the tree he had changed, and then forward once more.*