If he's not a weapon, what's his vessel? [Elsa is genuinely curious. She'd assumed that all shinki were some form of weapon or another. She also hadn't figured shinki were terribly independent, but she's only just gotten here, so she's not too bothered by how much she doesn't know.]

I used to know a little magic. It was... a borrowed power. I don't have it anymore. [She shrugs, her smile carefree.

She's much happier to talk about teaching, anyway, so she's glad for his question.] I was, yes. I didn't get to teach as much these past few years, when I was promoted to principal. I loved it, though. What did you do before-- [She gestures to the meeting hall, arching her eyebrows in silent question.]