The recovery works and she begins to relax again, looking at him a little less warily. He simply comes across as being excited and maybe wishing to reach out to someone else who understands and feels similarly about magic as she does. As far as she can tell. So far, he's agreed with her a number of times. After some of the squabbles with Willow, she wanted to find someone who might understand her desire to abide by the rules of nature and utilize the power that comes from it. Beautiful, pure white magic. Misunderstood and overlooked, much like she had been as a girl.

"Not personal experience but second hand knowledge. My girlfriend, she knew a witch in high school that changed herself into a rat when she was in danger. They haven't found a way yet to change her back." Maybe she should try harder to help Amy. Sometimes she slipped Tara's mind, as often as she slipped Willow's. More research might be the key.

"Nature is pure, as energy can be. Magic that shifts and betrays nature doesn't feel natural to me. It's like a drug in your system, only causing damage and addiction. I like the feeling of sensing the earth grow and move beneath me. I think utilizing it could make you stronger and more powerful." She hoped at least, it's been awhile since she's felt genuinely powerful. It wasn't a contest, but there was always that human part of her that still felt jealousy and inadequacy.

"Magic can be that way, but there are other fun ways to tap into that energy and power. I know people knock tarot and palm readings, but it's a nice glimpse into who someone is."