"Back when we were children, we were taken as apprentices by a great spellmaster, Janush. – 'Maestro' Janush,

"Back when we were children, we were taken as apprentices by a great spellmaster, Janush. – 'Maestro' Janush, he called himself. He was our teacher. Well, he made Octavia read books and memorize spells. I have my own, innate magic. He trained me a bit, taught how to control my gifts, so I wouldn't lose control and incinerate myself like a dumbass."