Before? [So if he got some, and then turned in mission points to unlock further abilities, would they be able to improve them?]

Do you think it would work for me? I mean, I've worked with magic before... sort of. When I was merged with something else. If there's anything left in me that I might be able to drag out, I'd like to try it,

[If he can use that magic through his own ability rather than relying on the Malnosso, he would greatly prefer it.]