[ She can't see his confused patting, but if she could she'd point out how ridiculous it is.

As it is, the audio crackles with static briefly while Aradia shoves a quick burst of frustration back down. How did he even know that. Who even told him? ]

No. I'm getting better at manifesting. And it has nothing to do with my age. [ Which is only a fraction of a lie, and as close as she'll get. Age brings experience, and experience is the part that matters - but she's advanced enough compared to what she's supposed to be, damnit. ] You're just the magical equivalent of a brick. I could slap you and you probably wouldn't notice.