[Just heating up? But Deuce does understand a little. He'd just started to settle in at school. He'd made friends and was beginning to understand his lessons, both magical and mundane. He'd even discovered his Signature Spell. Would he be able to grow the same way here? Especially without any mage stones to help him?]

I suppose you're right that it wouldn't hurt. Not like they can just kick us out. If they do, I'll kick their asses.

[Taking the boots, Deuce sat down on one of the nearby stools and slid off the tennis shoes he had on. He then started to lace up the boots, making sure to take care.]

You know, you talk a lot like some kind of Young Master type. No offense or anything like that. It's just I can imagine you with like a butler and bodyguard and maid.

[Shoes fully laced, Deuce stoo up and took a few steps.] They're pretty comfy. I was worried they'd run a little small.