"I think I'll start cooking, but if you want to keep working on it, by all means, go ahead." He's pleased by the boy's determination and willingness to work.

He looks embarrassed by the observation, though. "I'm...conflicted. I'm very happy to find you have magical talent, and it...gives me an excuse to spend time with you. Not that I really needed an additional excuse, but it's nice. On the other hand, if I were to teach you long term, it could be dangerous for you."

((I meant to start a new thread before but I kept forgetting. But these journal formats are kind of a pain in the tail when threads get long. XD ))