[He laughs- pleasantly surprised into the sound by the first question.]
Ha-ha, ha! Polite of you to spare one of your limited questions on a 'how are you!' Hmm, well! Let's start with that one then.
[One finger goes down once Nikolai begins to answer the first question.]
I've been around for a very long time now. It can be unfortunate sometimes and downright silly at other times. Because this place— [A tap-tap to his temple with the remaining held up finger.] ...it likes to get in your head! Even a great magician can't avoid getting swept along. Now then, for your second question!
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Ha-ha, ha! Polite of you to spare one of your limited questions on a 'how are you!' Hmm, well! Let's start with that one then.
[One finger goes down once Nikolai begins to answer the first question.]
I've been around for a very long time now. It can be unfortunate sometimes and downright silly at other times. Because this place— [A tap-tap to his temple with the remaining held up finger.] ...it likes to get in your head! Even a great magician can't avoid getting swept along. Now then, for your second question!