I would if I could, but I'm dead in my home world. My wretch of a goodmother murdered me when it became clear that her son preferred me over her.

Then I shall have to keep others at bay while you work your magic. I think I can manage that quite nicely. ["quite nicely" is an understatement. now she feels as though she could take on all comers without a second's thought or hesitation] And me? Learn magic? I never thought such a thing would be possible. [but she looks intrigued.

and so is she! a lovely young woman who enjoys the hunt, what's better than that?] And I, you. This is going to be such fun!