Arkain chuckles and looks at you. "Hey, I would. You were impressive and don't let anyone tell you other wise. I am sure that fool of a headmaster made a few mistakes in his day. You just happened make one too. Who knows perhaps there could be a reason why you came here. You never know. Stranger things have happened."<br/><br/>Arkain chuckles watching you touch the staff. "Something like that. Its something I learned from a dragon." He smiles and wags his finger. "Its not something you can do YET. Be patient time. I am confident, in time it will all become second nature to you." He lays back against the sand letting the sun warm him. He thinks of a way or two that he may be able to increase her magical abilities but he will have to be sure not to give her too much power too fast. Magic can corrupt you if you are not careful. He knows that all to well.<br/><br/>Arkain chuckles loudly. "OOhhh no. Hardly. There are a large number who call this their home, for now. Most are resting during the hot part of the day. This drought has drove many from their home. They came here to live. I have heard this is the only water for many miles in all directions. Its very sad." He shakes his head. "Ahhhh her. I don't know. I don't smell her scent. She may have left when she heard that I don't allow any weapons here period. You see the Watering Hole is under my protection. If they want to stay, they have to follow the rules. Its that simple. With some many different types and sizes of creatures living in such a small area you have to have some rules." He looks over at you with a smirk. "I bet your wondering how it is with so many living here why things are so calm, hummmm?"