"I wasn't prepared that time! And like I said: rusty. I used to do battle regularly with a brat faster than sound. Don't take me for some senile old man too readily."

And despite his own snappy and defensive tone, Naugus is smiling as well. "Fine. So be it. I'll teach you in how to arm yourself against the arcane and elemental and you can try to land another strike against me." The mage offers his hand to shake in agreement.