He knew it, he's demonstrating that his world is a bit interesting and different. And perhaps that he misses his power. This, though, she could learn.

"I'm adapting," Nida shrugged when she apologized. "I mean, I don't like that I lost the power, but at the same time, one has to wonder if magic makes the man and all of that. But this much?"

The staff stops twirling and he smiles at her. "This much you'll be able to do with practice. I know you will. I've just had ten years to learn it all. Like Danny's had forever. He'll teach you well."