"Any agreement I make, I'll abide by. You should understand that much about me by now," he says, ever so slightly miffed at the idea that he'd play unfair to begin with. She seems to misunderstand what the whole point of their previous encounter was.

"Because of this, the laws of magic themselves will defend my oath, with far more power than your friend here could offer." He thumps a fist against his chest. "You would best consider that, if you're planning any trickery in return, little girl."