[ the trouble with — prevarication isn't the word, casuistry (no), he can't place it and that's its own irritation —

the trouble with bullshit is that they're both rather good at it, and isaac knows perfectly well when an accusation is left unaddressed. picking a fight over it only means giving in to distraction.

that doesn't mean he can refrain. ]

I've known him longer than you; you've known him longer than me. If one of us trusts the other... 

[ ilias ]

Well, maybe you can work that one out. I hear that mages get a good education.

[ the crystals don't actually make any sound when someone hangs up. ]