[ Not a mage but a sorceror. The distinction holds meaning to Gray — namely in the sense that a sorceror is much scarier and more capable of obliterating her on a whim. There are a lot of fearsome people in Kenos, but Gray's education has been such that she possesses a healthy and respectful fear of magic and Mystery.

Probably better to stay on Akua's good side if she's as powerful as she says. Not that Gray is the sort to go around antagonizing people either. ]

You reminded me of the mages of my world. [ For better or worse. ] I was thinking it's a little comforting that some things are the same no matter where I go.

[ But also, still: terrifying. ]

May I ask what your "greatest working" involved...?