Surani was a mix between intrigued and bewildered. Obviously, if he had followed them up the mountain and survived last night, he was obviously skilled. She also found the fact that he wanted to learn magic intriguing, and found the thought of perhaps teaching him herself very appealing. Though, that would depend on what school of magic he wanted to learn. If it was anything other than Destruction, Conjuration, or maybe a little Illusion, she wouldn't be able to teach him much. That said, she couldn't let him just keep following them without letting her companions know either. [b]"Well, you've put me in a somewhat difficult position, kid. I wouldn't mind you coming along myself, but having you do so would probably be against my companions better judgement."[/b]

[b]"That said,"[/b] She continued [b]"I happen to be a skilled mage myself, and wouldn't mind teaching you a few things, if they will allow you to come, if you want to."[/b] She could use this opportunity to learn more herself as well. Her first teacher, the one who taught her Destruction and Conjuration, said that teaching someone else was a learning experience in itself, and often could teach you things as well.