Magic is dying out, and the only people who can stop it are a psychopathic dark wizard and his mentor, an immortal autistic mage. While Medea struggles to navigate the ever-changing Mundane world, Nikolai struggles to get into her figurative pants. He's certain it's the key to winning her heart, but she seems oblivious to his advances. When they stumble on a cluster of Magi in the unlikeliest of places, Medea must decide whether to break her no-intervention rule or let the group flounder.