[The enthusiasm catches him (only slightly) off-guard. He's seen it before, of course. It wouldn't be the first time such a request has been made of him, and it certainly won't be the last.]
[What prevents him from refusing immediately has less to do with that, and much more to do with the fact that he has very much been in the same position. Hungering to learn more about magic, to progress to advanced spellwork and to begin weaving his own. Every new lesson a puzzle to be unraveled, and with those mysteries laid low, the search for the next new challenge.]
Out of the question.
[He finally says - firm, and leaving no room for negotiation.]
These are magicks we're talking about, not performance art. And certainly not something to put on for show.
no subject
[What prevents him from refusing immediately has less to do with that, and much more to do with the fact that he has very much been in the same position. Hungering to learn more about magic, to progress to advanced spellwork and to begin weaving his own. Every new lesson a puzzle to be unraveled, and with those mysteries laid low, the search for the next new challenge.]
Out of the question.
[He finally says - firm, and leaving no room for negotiation.]
These are magicks we're talking about, not performance art. And certainly not something to put on for show.