[ His mouth twitches. She’s a strange one to be focused on why, but maybe it isn't entirely unfounded to question his motives. It isn't like he'd been expecting gratitude. Aside from basic human decency, he had no reason to step in.

It does bother him though. He's been afflicted by magic far too many times, and it's jarring to watch it happen to someone else. ]

If you were that eager to be done with it, all you had to do was ask. [ Hard to tell when he’s kidding with the look on his face, so better not to press it. ] It’s ending, but it is possible to slow it down. I needed more time.

I doubt you intended to sacrifice yourself for the cause. There are better ways.