[ ... ]

Hah. At least you're honest. I suppose that merits at least an answer, simply for the novelty of it.

[ it's not a friendly answer, exactly, even if his smile is— almost kind. a hair too sharp, the glint in his eyes a bit too weighing. ]

If you beg sincerely and genuinely enough ... I may decide to lend my aid. Do not make the mistake of doing so lightly, however. I am not someone to be called at every little misfortune.

[ he's not here to handhold baby wizards, and keeping people safe has not been his job in a while. ]