There wasn't any distinction between magic and mana in Solomon's world, so he turned to listen to the explanation. "We don't have a word for such potential," he said, "though mana exists in my world as a word, so I suppose it ought to suffice. There are many people with the potential for magic who never use it, or are aware of that potential."

The request was startling, but as Raine had not in the past shown Solomon a desire for harm--quite the contrary--Solomon took her hand after only a pause.