"...It took her over, and then it gave her enough power to summon a demon dragon, and it specifically directed her in a way that made your spell harder to use."

"Not as passive of it as one might hope."

"It's too smart to be passive."

"Don't like that either."

"Doesn't much matter what we like, either."

"An ill-mannered guest, all told."

Huff. "Yeah."

"So you are worried about the challenges we have yet to face?"

Shrug. "I'll get through them, one way or another."

"I have every confidence in you."

Faint smile. "Just don't get cocky."

"You might have reminded me before I wasted so much energy on destroying an empty castle this morning."

"Lessons for next time."

"Life is a process of continual learning."

"A good perspective for a teacher."

"For anyone, really."

"If you say so."

"Trust me."

"At least for a little bit."

"I do appreciate that."

"You'll need to continue performing to expectations to keep it, though."

"Oh, am I being graded? Will there be extra credit opportunities?"

"I'm not one for traditional schooling."

"Alas. A kiss with you will have to be it's own reward, then."

Kiss, then?