[ Well, the funniest thing about it is that the first one, while starting to bring a telltale warmth to his cheeks, is something that can thankfully be offset by Solomon's response to his question. Two, hm?
But, then Solomon adds in the other comment about protection spells, as if spoken knowingly. Which, well, that isn't wrong either. ]
Hmm. What a fortunate thing it is that we both can still take pride in those we teach.
Incidentally, I suppose it is clear you have not considered saying such things might make it all go to my head as well. Even if effusive words may not always find their mark.
[ Except it is not vacant praise that may be uttered in a political arena; not to mention, there is evidence to back it up, so these are the kind of compliments with proper acknowledgement of skill that makes him feel good. Even if it is teasing.
...Or maybe it is just because Solomon is the one saying it...but, for all of their back and forth, it seems foolish for him to admit that. Is it not dangerous to allow another so quickly to earnestly influence his heart so? He has seen the result time and time again, and yet... ]
Such as it is, I imagine you are saying those words also to try to get some sort of rise out of me, are you not? Careful, for you may in turn unknowingly give me ammunition, or rather incentive, to return fire all the same.
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But, then Solomon adds in the other comment about protection spells, as if spoken knowingly. Which, well, that isn't wrong either. ]
Hmm. What a fortunate thing it is that we both can still take pride in those we teach.
Incidentally, I suppose it is clear you have not considered saying such things might make it all go to my head as well. Even if effusive words may not always find their mark.
[ Except it is not vacant praise that may be uttered in a political arena; not to mention, there is evidence to back it up, so these are the kind of compliments with proper acknowledgement of skill that makes him feel good. Even if it is teasing.
...Or maybe it is just because Solomon is the one saying it...but, for all of their back and forth, it seems foolish for him to admit that. Is it not dangerous to allow another so quickly to earnestly influence his heart so? He has seen the result time and time again, and yet... ]
Such as it is, I imagine you are saying those words also to try to get some sort of rise out of me, are you not? Careful, for you may in turn unknowingly give me ammunition, or rather incentive, to return fire all the same.