[ Magnus adopts an expression of mock affront. ] What other reaction could I possibly have? I happen to be very attached to you, you know. [ He says as much in a way that could easily seem offhand to most. And yet... ]

I'm sure I spent more time there being distracting than strictly necessary. Though Alexander often put me through my paces! He's a very adept instructor. [ He offers up a shake of his head at the letter suggestion, meaning their little stick figure now has two arms. ] Perhaps we'll get another chance?

[ After all, Magnus lives in hope. It's one of his driving characteristics. For now. Then again, if all this isn't enough to throw him, one wonders what exactly it would take for Magnus to crack... ]