Tsk, don't worry about that! You're free to say whatever you want. I'm not fragile. You hardly need to concern yourself.

[Wen Kexing is delighted by this exchange. He happily turns from the mages and approaches Hendrik with a slight bounce, moving his arm as if he's ready to brush aside draping cloth that isn't really there. The outfits of the Free Cities are still strange and new to him.]

Brave master, what you say is true. I suppose we might all learn new skills, even if it takes us a longer time to truly become an expert in them. Are you a mage as well? Everyone here seems to do something amazing. I would like to see a demonstration if you'll teach me.