[ It's interesting. Matt doesn't tend to share much about himself in so many words. But to those who know how to look, the energy around him is open and bright, almost as tangible as a soft touch. Who knows how much Koby discerns of the gold of it, the magic, the love that gleams from his core. But it's there.

Matt laughs softly in the meantime. Flattered, and touched, and unsure what to do with the feelings. ]

I'm glad you've got people around who know more about psychic abilities. But I think you'd figure it out even without it. [ His smile is still a bit wistful. ] I definitely was lonely when I first learned I could do magic. But in a way, it gave me a sense of belonging and connection I'd never had before. Like, when I cast spells ...

I truly feel like I'm a part of everything that exists.