The question brings a small smile to Nadine's lips. She glances over, curious. It's not just that question, but his demeanor and approach here in the study hall. It speaks to her.

"I'm sorry if this is a weird question, but...have you ever been a teacher?" Because it's the sort of question one asks when teaching, and it's pleasantly familiar. "If not, I'd guess you'd probably be a natural."

She talks as she eyes the scrolls, giving them the same consideration an archeologist might on uncovering a fascinating new find. Symbols are usually intuitive, designed to evoke what they mean, and the elements...

After a moment's deliberation, she plucks a scroll with symbol that looks like (to her at least) a triangle with a curl of flame within it.