"Magic doesn't exist where I'm from," Nilin answers, voice low and distracted. She's listening to him, but she's still trying to puzzle this one out otherwise.

"Jax!" It's worth a shot. Nilin calls to the bear, knowing that if it's not her Jax, it wouldn't react as hers would. Only the bear comes to a halt, turning to face her. Idly it reaches a hand up to pet Notch on the nose before starting towards Nilin and Hawke, arms outstretched as it goes.