[She's seen the jack-o'-lantern before, yet her eyes still narrow slightly at the large pumpkin. She will never understand the need for such an item. Not when its flesh could probably feed those gathered here for a week.

She crosses her arms and gets straight to the point.] I imagine I will have to ask her myself, but why grant magic of all things? Would it not be more pertinent to choose those brought here by their own merit than newfound mages with untested talents?