"I would hope so," he admits with a chuckle. "I would make a very poor mage without the wit and wisdom to direct my magic." His smile warms, as well, when she seems pleased with his conclusion.
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"I would hope so," he admits with a chuckle. "I would make a very poor mage without the wit and wisdom to direct my magic." His smile warms, as well, when she seems pleased with his conclusion.