To be fair, he does too--even with magic. "You need to learn to strike without having to lower your shielding. And I can only help so much, because mine isn't tied to my Empathy the way yours is." But she had shown herself to be capable and intelligent and a quick study so far.

Leaning up he pressed a kiss to her forehead, squeezing her hand where he held it. "We should get cleaned up, and we can talk and I can show you while we're getting ready."