"I'm not trying to sound one way or the other and I'm not asking for you to consider my feelings; it simply is what it is." He raises one hand, licking his index finger before pinching out the nearest candle with a hiss and a tiny plume of smoke.

"You're generous. Too much so; it'll get you taken advantage of sooner or later... but I have things to take care of here. I can't just leave my work and responsibilities."