All available evidence is that magic isn't working, including any aspect of paramagic which shouldn't be covered by a general suppression of magic. I don't understand it, but I can't deny it.

[Her frustration doesn't preclude her from noticing the tall woman's confusion, and she turns to address the question more thoroughly.]

Paramagic is a technique for giving normal humans access to magical energy, by Junctioning powerful energy beings to them to allow its manipulation.