[ How she hates that mocking smile of his...! What in the world did Ishtar ever see in him? She knows her sister's judgment is severely lacking (just look at her clothing habits), but that's just sad.

At least that's him in his wiser years... She wouldn't have the patience for his other incarnations. ]

I did choose this path for I see an opportunity to improve on something I have difficulties with. [Flaws are things to be rectified, and her failings when it comes to technology are unacceptable.] ... Besides I have no desire to go to beginner courses on magic.

[ That would be just humiliating.

She cants her head to the side. ]

I am surprised. I would expect you to be laughing at the instructors and neophytes on the other path.

[ No offense meant, just an observation. ]