Adia has, in fact, been gardening, and normally would dust herself off before visiting the Nexus, but she was struck with an idea instead, and has come to the pond with her field microscope kit tucked into her messenger bag. But that can wait. She sits back on heels, not wanting to tower over the other woman.

"I can feel it," she confirms, her tone quiet and nearly apologetic. She has no idea if that's because of her moon rune, or if the Darkening would be obvious to anyone. Regardless, she doesn't back away or look afraid. "Is that the power you're referring to?"

It doesn't feel natural, or at least not natural to the small woman wearing a cloak of feathers. Her answer is a lot easier to relate to. "Twice now, I've had an object of immeasurable power put into my hands. I could have used either one as a weapon, but I chose not to. If that had been the only way I could have used it, I would have given it away." She frowns sympathetically. "I'm guessing that's not an option for you."