"Then that's probably why both end up developing in their own different ways." Those who believed in magic as a force for progress, and those who feared or disliked it and turned to science and technology instead. He figured mixing the two together mustn't be very common in her world, but then discord was another thing very common among humans.

He glanced over his shoulder and at the small village, nodding. "We should, yes. Here's to hoping this is what she's looking for, right?" He smiled and turned around, waiting for her so they could start on their way back.