[Zelda smiles back, fascinated in turn about what Alice means by 'restrictions' - and her apparent efforts to learn despite these. That's certainly something she can understand.]

I think so too. And - if it's something important to do, then that just makes it more valuable.

[It's what she had told herself, all those long, pointless hours trying to reach the magic that was her birthright. When that had failed, she had turned to other research. Something infinitely more suited to her hand.

Zelda's eyes widen in surprise and glances back towards the entrance to the supermarket.]

Oh, dear, you're right. You probably want to take your food home too! I'd be happy to have some tea though and to talk some more. This is all still very new to me.