[He grins a little, a grin that's all teeth.] Well, that's the question. It's probably magic, but it's inheritable, so maybe it's biology. You can control it, at least after some practice, but people just don't trust each other. Uncovered hands get up to evil work. [It has the sound of a saying to it, a common wisdom.]

I can't do any of those. I'm a transformation worker. [He wiggles his fingers.] Presto, your teacup's an elephant. Only not right now. Maybe sometime. What are your talents?