[Otto nods thoughtfully. He's well aware of how dangerous it can be - the ability to change peoples' perceptions, get in their minds. Magic's a new angle, but that can go to some very dark places, very quickly.

He trusts Balthier, though.]

Of course. I'd be interested to help in that kind of development. Strange recommended me some books, but I only really understand the basics of magic. [Which is fine. He doesn't want to become a wizard; he just wants to know enough to manage when some other magical disaster inevitably occurs.] It wouldn't affect me, would it?