"I have no doubt you'd be welcome." He can't help but smile at her innocent excitement. "It's customary for many people to wear costumes or disguises for these events, though by no means required." Of course he says that. He has no intention of coming in costume and nobody challenged him last year.

"Indeed. In Tamriel many people are born with a talent for magic, though few are able to make a good study of the art." He holds out a hand and closes his fingers: there's an odd little snap as he opens them, and a little ball of brilliant, shimmering light appears to float a few inches above his palm.