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Meruin's eyes widened a bit as she listened to Deus's request. That was the only indication of surprise on her face, and she quickly adopted her stoic expression once more. What he was basically asking for was discipleship - [i]Wait, no, that's not right. He's not asking anything as deep as that,[/i] she thought. 

After experiencing Deus's abilities and discovering his lineage, it was fair to say he had no small amount of talent, however, it was also true that he didn't seem to have much experience with controlling it. Meruin considered the possibilities of teaching him. On one hand, it would be an interesting experience, on the other, it could end up disastrous for both of them. 

Ultimately, it was not a question of how good a student Deus was, it was how good a teacher Meruin would be. There was a long silence as Meruin considered his question, looking at it from various angles and trying to predict the probability of a good outcome. In the end, she sighed.

"I will have to consult my own master about this," she replied honestly. That was the conclusion she reached. She would ask Master Reina for her opinion. She may even ask Lady Chase. If their verdict was that she was qualified to teach someone else the ways of magic, then she would do so without hesitation. 

"I'm unsure of my own ability to pass on knowledge, Deus, so I'll need some time to consult my Master. If her opinion is favorable, then I will likely accept your request," said Meruin. "If it is not favorable, however, then perhaps I can still ask her for a solution for your problem."