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Ten years! Aaron honestly hadn't expected that, but he was elated nonetheless. Not only could he justify taking her on, but even if his training had been more intense than hers (and, thinking back to the thousands upon thousands of hours he'd spent getting his ass kicked by a vampire six times his age, he was pretty confident it had been), having at least similar experience would still make the match more fun. 

[color=CBBA2E]"It's a date then!"[/color] Aaron replied happily. Unfortunately, it hit him a second too late that the phrase, which he usually used without concern, might come across as a little too forward. The only women he had ever interacted with were either his female relatives, his teachers or the ancient vampires who literally owned him, so he wasn't incredibly well-versed in the art of interacting with girls his own age and status. A brief look of horror crossed his face and he cleared his throat, mind racing through every worst-case scenario and searching for a solution. He didn't want to scare Lilie away before he even got the chance to get to know her. 

Mercifully, their conversation was interrupted, first by the smell of winter air and fresh laundry, and then by a very nervous-looking young man with tan skin and a bunch of eye-catching tattoos. Grateful for the distraction from his misstep, Aaron turned to the newcomer with an expression of relief that soon turned to polite concern as he watched the poor guy just about fall to pieces. Aaron wasn't entirely sure why he was so anxious, but he supposed everyone reacted to the whole mage situation differently, and it could very well be those nerves coming out now that there weren't any vampires around. Besides, after the trouble he'd had the night before with Varis, Aaron was in no position to judge.

Lilie offered a greeting, and Aaron couldn't help but watch her face as she turned to the newcomer with that dazzling smile. Surely that'd be enough to put anyone at ease, and her kindness made something pang longingly in his chest. He followed her lead and offered the newcomer a welcoming smile. 

[color=CBBA2E]"Of course, don't worry about it,"[/color] Aaron offered, doing his best to seem reassuring. The man had already known his name, and Aaron wondered if Sariel had referred this one as well. If so, he was flattered. He hooked a thumb in his pocket and relaxed his posture, hoping to calm the newcomer by proxy. [color=CBBA2E]"Are you looking for help with magic too?"[/color]