That is strangely wholesome for the two of them, though he can't predict whether or not the family will interpret it the same. Depends on how believably sincere they come across, he supposes.

Yenna trips him up for a second, hearing the nickname for the first time. He frowns to himself.

"Then can you ask to be paid in portal spells?"

He's only being half facetious, considering Istredd is likely already looking or at least hoping to get similarly locked access to spells. A pause, then he raises an eyebrow.

"Who do you serve, as a mage?"

What power?