You don't believe me?

[ He knows the basics of magic here, but he doesn't know the details. The old wizards never seemed like they were giving anything up. He knows his own magic at home came from another, but he could use it (when he could be bothered to) without a problem. He wonders and wonders, but decides not to push the issue further. ]

I guess you wouldn't. I can't use magic, and I'm not the expert...

Have you talked to Lazuli yet?