[ It's clear from the surprise in his expression that he wasn't expecting that answer. What little he knows about mutations in humans is, well, little - and limited in scope. Evolution theories aren't unknown to him, though, and he's immediately curious what sort of traits fall under the the term 'supernatural gifts'. His thoughts naturally turn to mages.

He also caught that 'a safer world for us'. Jayce opens his mouth, then closes it, looking mildly chagrinned as he runs a hand through his hair. ]

Sorry - I have a lot of questions, but I think... I don't want to be rude. [ This is, actually, probably rude already. Both eyebrows raise. ] The only analogous example of what you're talking about in my own world are mages, people born with the ability to tap into the arcane. It's a rare gift where I'm from, and my city's history with mages has been... fraught, to put it lightly. [ A pause. ] I wish it hadn't been.

[ It's a thought akin to circling a drain at this point. A pause, then he shakes his head. ]

I'm sorry you've been taken from your work. It's necessary, by the sound of it.