But it comes to you innately, doesn’t it?

[With or without study, that much is clear. He’s already got a counterargument ready to set fly.]

Westview wouldn't have happened if it didn’t. [The reality-shattering. Impressive, he has to admit, if not harboring very dangerously precarious potential.] Give yourself credit where it’s due. None of us have dealt with anything like this before specifically — and I have a feeling everyone’s experiences are going to help with figuring this out.

[He pauses. Stephen realizes he’s making one big assumption, but it’s a hopeful one. Banking on her ability to reason and dredging up any notion of teamwork that might still remain.]

Your magic’s a tool, just like mine. We just need to find the right application.