"I'm not sure about surpassing him..." he replies with a slightly wider smile. He does appreciate the young... human's optimism and encouragement. "However, that is my intention. I wish to learn all that I can of the magicks of this world with the hope that I might take this knowledge with me."

He feels another shiver run through his body, and at this, he realizes that perhaps they should remove themselves from the proximity of the doorway. Though much better than standing directly among the elements, the cold air still pervades through the cracks in the door, and each chill reminds him of this.

"Mayhap we should consider such things from deeper within these halls," he suggests, bringing his hands to rub at his upper arms. "Or, perhaps after a change of clothes." The latter option is preferred, though he isn't sure exactly where to attain those.