[Part of him, in a knee-jerk reaction and an innate need to bring out the best in those around him, wants to reach out to the man and explore a little, to see why it is that he thinks he isn't as smart as those he seems to know from his home. It doesn't seem like he would be adverse to talking about it, but the Exarch won't press. This is, after all, their first meeting.]

It is precisely that. Depending on the magic one wields, the results can be either wonderful or horrific, as you said, in the right or wrong hands. But we need not worry about that here unless what we are dealing with happens to be along those same lines. I intend to try and find out.

[A gentle tilt of his head.]

If you are not too busy, would you care to accompany me?