"Indeed", he says, a bit of a conceited smirk on his face as she speaks. Whether he liked it or not, he definitely did have the same large ego most mages had. He was just more intelligent about it. But that didn't mean he didn't enjoy being complimented. Jana herself smiles, "Thank you", she says humbly.<br/><br/>He leans back in his chair as Kathryn stands up straight, "Yes, but I<em>make</em>time to teach those who need to be taught. I have my priorities, and I have those that can handle other things", he says with a nod, then looking towards Lisa, "Congratulations on that, at any rate"<br/><br/>A heavy blink of his eyes is the only real visible reaction on his face, at first, when handed the check. He looks it over a couple of times before putting it in his pocket. Jana seems fairly wide eyed, "That's a really generous gift", she says<br/><br/>As she continues speaking, Steven gives a contemplative look, "Your place would be fine, I am interested in what you have to say, and I can't think of anyplace better", he says, "We can meet you there and then", he says.<br/><br/>"As it is,  do note that while I am the head archmage, the others do have a say in things, and if they don't like what I'm doing, well...", he blinks slowly, "Well let's not dwell on it....I'll see you tomorrow night, Kathryn"