Math and magic. Naomi frowned thoughtfully, thinking it over. The description had been enough, at least, for her to get an idea of what it had looked like. Not how it had been done, but at least what it had looked like to Arlene.

Part science and part magic. That was interesting. It at least indicated there were rules, laws, logic to the practice. But how was it done? Once the science stopped and the magic began, it was like a wall came down. She couldn't imagine the two things being compatible. It was like...like science and religion - which was, she supposed, a form of the supernatural or fantastical in its own right.

"It's hard to wrap the mind around," was all she managed to say.