[Wizards. This is why no one likes dealing with the Mages' Association, and she'd never consider going to the British Museum in any timeline no matter how many offers they pellet her with.

Still, while she can't say she likes how he's ignored what she's really asking, she knows better than to try pushing again. Not the same way, at least.]

It is not something we should treat lightly regardless, he would be best avoided entirely if possible. If you are confident in your abilities in live combat, then please prove it to me. Would you object to a sparring bout, before we are given our next directive?

[No babyfighting here, just man to... woman, because she asked first! At least the general feeling and tone coming from her way is stern and professional, she is very much not doing this for fun either but out of responsibility and obligation.]