[You should never assume when it comes to mages, Ishmael.]

Only a foolish mage would display magic ostentatiously and not protect their arse. [Dorian was flashy, but always cautious.] Ah, I only make people grovel when they really deserve it. You want to get back into my good graces after trying to kill me? Grovel a bit, I'll get bored eventually and then we can celebrate moving beyond past ugly business with a good stout.

[Out of curiosity.]

Does that sort of thing bother you?