[He makes a face; it's actually kind of annoyed.]

I cast a spell for that.

[He doesn't appreciate that she evidently didn't believe him, or in his magic. His lips press together slightly, but okay.]

Mortals.

[Said with the same tone of voice some women use when they say men.]

The academy isn't...strict, not exactly. But it's ruthless. We all know we'll be stuck together for centuries, so we have to get our footing early.