Max's scowl deepened when the other man addressed him. He tilted his head a little, considering, like a bird might watch a worm. He looked arrogant, the way he was sitting on the couch like that, like he owned it. It pissed Max off, everything about him did for some irrational, violent reason.

"Are you sure about that?" he asked, leaning forward a little. "I come from a family of mages. You don't even know what I can do."