Your thoughts have merit, but they aren't the only thing to consider.
[And it's that lack of considering other aspects of the situation that he feels is causing perhaps more wariness than is actually needed, though that could be his own views on magic skewing his judgment. Still the woman seemed sensible enough to not let what she was wary of happen.
That she finally agrees with him has the Harbinger offering up a small smile, not necessarily pleased that he could help, but finding some amusement from it.]
That's normal. Going from a life without it to suddenly having it and more. However not worrying so much is a good step.
[If any was holding back her learning, that seems like it would be the biggest factor. Little as he knows about her, and the many possible reasons it could be, mental block certainly contributed. To think herself undeserving of magic wasn't going to help in any way.
The woman offers up her name, and for a moment Scaramouche considers if he should give his own. Normally he doesn't, content with being nameless unless asked, but he finds their conversation has been pleasant enough - even if she had interrupted is training.]
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[And it's that lack of considering other aspects of the situation that he feels is causing perhaps more wariness than is actually needed, though that could be his own views on magic skewing his judgment. Still the woman seemed sensible enough to not let what she was wary of happen.
That she finally agrees with him has the Harbinger offering up a small smile, not necessarily pleased that he could help, but finding some amusement from it.]
That's normal. Going from a life without it to suddenly having it and more. However not worrying so much is a good step.
[If any was holding back her learning, that seems like it would be the biggest factor. Little as he knows about her, and the many possible reasons it could be, mental block certainly contributed. To think herself undeserving of magic wasn't going to help in any way.
The woman offers up her name, and for a moment Scaramouche considers if he should give his own. Normally he doesn't, content with being nameless unless asked, but he finds their conversation has been pleasant enough - even if she had interrupted is training.]
Scaramouche.