To the credit of those from mage families, many of the ones he's friends with are well aware of how... much mage families can be. Even Imelda knew, though she loves her family still with all her heart.

He listens intently. Learning the truth of what she studies does ease his mind. It's nothing to do with him and that means he can trust her (probably). Though he does look rather surprised by the end.

"Dragons?" He repeats. "Like, old fairytale fire-breathing ones?"