The comment gets something close to a softer expression, or at least the stress lines between his brow ease some. “I certainly try to be. I’m not much to speak of myself as far as mages go… But I’d like to at least see them excel if I can help it.” That’s a bit modest, his students all improved at impressive rates compared to other classes. Teaching had become his passion quite unexpectedly, to see potential in students and help them flourish. His students were somewhat wild and chaotic, stressed him the hell out on a good day, but they were worth it. And they were safe from some things in his class, as much as he wanted to deny that he was trying to protect them.