No, I agree. It's an arbitrary way of cataloging and separating people and allowing some groups to feel superior to others. Just because my parents can't use magic I'm something different or lesser? It's nonsense.

[ a breath. ] Mostly I use the terms for ease. They're the ones used by the Administration. [ a wry smile. ] In public, that is. Polite company.

As far as staying... [ she sighs, toying with her own teacup that she hasn't so much as taken a sip from. ] Because of the tracking on me, if I leave I can't use my magic at all. There's still deep prejudice against us from people without magic. A lot of fear. Staying here lets me at least keep my magic. I can't leave that part of me behind.